# Belmont University

Private nonprofit college in Nashville, TN. IPEDS ID 219709.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belmont-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/belmont-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 95% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $33,147 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 71%; beats 83% of TN colleges and 80% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,930; beats 76% of TN colleges and 59% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,950 |
| 30-48k | $24,723 |
| 48-75k | $28,009 |
| 75-110k | $32,153 |
| 110k+ | $43,606 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.16 years on average (61% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,930 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,950 | $95,472 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $24,723 | $102,848 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $28,009 | $116,517 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $32,153 | $133,756 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $43,606 | $181,401 | 8.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $62,570
- Tuition and fees: $42,540
- Housing and meals: $14,290; books: $1,400

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–690; SAT math: 560–660; ACT: 24–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,950 applicants, 8,624 admitted, 1,669 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 95%, ACT 24–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 96%, ACT 23–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (68 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | not reported | $124,270 | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | $93,688 | not reported |
| Nursing | $67,072 | $79,069 | $25,625 |
| Business Economics | $43,422 | $76,276 | not reported |
| Marketing | $46,968 | $71,561 | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | $71,384 | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | $67,040 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $63,792 | not reported |
| Business | $39,325 | $62,666 | $24,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $28,702 | $58,314 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,264 | $57,644 | $20,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | $53,999 | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $30,666 | $53,893 | $22,750 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,245 | $53,532 | $29,438 |
| Psychology | not reported | $52,172 | $18,500 |
| Social Work | not reported | $50,748 | not reported |
| Communications | $41,889 | $48,737 | $22,125 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | $46,834 | not reported |
| English | $22,360 | $46,342 | $24,250 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | $22,664 | $44,222 | $24,136 |
| Film and Photography | $30,188 | $42,033 | $20,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,464 | $40,606 | $20,000 |
| Music | $24,016 | $36,866 | $25,988 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Publishing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,040 (Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN), $81,500 (TN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $62,870 (Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN), $60,900 (TN), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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