At a glance
Average net price
$33,147
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.7%
Admission rate
95%
Undergrad size
7,137
In-state tuition
$42,540
Out-of-state tuition
$42,540
Cost of attendance
$62,570
Median earnings (10y)
$55,930
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,280
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 86.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (51% of credentials).
- STEM7%
- Health12%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts51%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services11%
- ~3,055 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions12.3%~878 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business9.8%~696 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~550 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication4.3%~310 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~288 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology3.0%~213 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.5%~182 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.6%~115 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.4%~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal1.1%~76 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.9%~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.6%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~26 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 821 | $31,035 | $22,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 380 | $55,459 | $25,625 |
| Law. | First professional | 230 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 212 | $27,055 | $24,136 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 191 | $19,843 | $25,988 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 162 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 146 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 145 | $77,539 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 112 | $27,943 | $20,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 99 | $21,920 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $28,781 | $18,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 88 | $34,080 | $22,125 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 80 | $39,530 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 77 | $18,988 | $20,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 76 | $72,485 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 60 | $40,726 | $24,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 55 | $41,597 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 53 | $30,024 | — |
| Music. | Master's | 51 | $23,031 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 49 | $41,451 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 39 | $101,633 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 37 | $39,587 | $29,438 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | $27,867 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 35 | $40,319 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 35 | $62,188 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 32 | $37,073 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 32 | $32,590 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Belmont University
Belmont University is a large institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,137 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Belmont University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $33,147 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $42,540 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $62,570 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.7%, a strong completion outcome. 86.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,930 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Belmont University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (51% of credentials), health (12% of credentials), trades & services (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Belmont University accepts 95% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,280. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Nashville, Tennessee (city), Belmont University draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Belmont University
Q.How much does Belmont University cost?
The average net price at Belmont University is $33,147 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $62,570.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Belmont University?
Belmont University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Belmont University?
Belmont University admits 95% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Belmont University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Belmont University graduate earns $55,930 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Belmont University?
Published tuition is $42,540 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Belmont University located?
Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee (ZIP 37212).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Belmont University at their official website.