Belmont University

www.belmont.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,310

3.85% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$34,368

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

2.52%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

83.2%

8,926 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

8,204

91.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

71%

1,002 Graduates

About

Belmont University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Belmont University were Music Management (330 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (204 degrees), and General Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (92 degrees).

In 2020, 2,382 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Belmont University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,949 degrees), 18.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Belmont University is $35,310, which is $12,780 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Belmont University is $35,310, which is $12,780 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,368.

In 2020, 77% of undergraduate students attending Belmont University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,310

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Belmont University was $35,310. The cost of tuition at Belmont University is $12,780 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Belmont University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,368

2020 Value

7.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Belmont University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,368. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Belmont University grew by 7.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Belmont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,520

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Belmont University was of $12,520 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of room and board increased by 3.3% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Belmont University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Belmont University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.32% with respect to 2019, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Belmont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.52%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Belmont University was 2.52%, which represents 34 out of the 1351 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Belmont University received 8,926 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 12.1% annual growth. Out of those 8,926 applicants, 7,429 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.2% acceptance rate.

There were 8,204 students enrolled at Belmont University in 2020, and 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Belmont University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

7,429

Accepted Out of 8,926

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Belmont University was 83.2% (7,429 admissions from 8,926 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 83.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 12.1%, while admissions grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Belmont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage

684

Scores Submitted

43% of enrolled first-time students at Belmont University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Belmont University has a total enrollment of 8,204 students. The full-time enrollment at Belmont University is 7,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Belmont University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Belmont University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.9% White, 6.53% Hispanic or Latino, 5.28% Black or African American, 3.77% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 0.256% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Belmont University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.68%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.3%), followed by White Male (18%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Belmont University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,204 students. The full-time enrollment at Belmont University is 7,526 and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Belmont University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Belmont University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Belmont University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Belmont University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Belmont University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
6,476
Hispanic or Latino
536
Black or African American
433

The enrolled student population at Belmont University is 78.9% White, 6.53% Hispanic or Latino, 5.28% Black or African American, 3.77% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 0.256% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 138 students (1.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 800 more women than men received degrees from Belmont University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Belmont University is white (1,949 degrees awarded). There were 18.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Belmont University is Music Management (330 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (204 degrees) and General Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (92 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Belmont University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (761 degrees), and Legal (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belmont University are Other managers (195,733 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,724 people), Graphic designers (99,018 people), Postsecondary teachers (90,744 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (84,970 people).

The most specialized majors at Belmont University are Communication Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (761 degrees), Legal (100 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (84 degrees), and Communications (96 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belmont University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belmont University are Elementary & secondary schools (374,689 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,922 people), Computer Systems Design (149,852 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (148,534 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (123,399 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Belmont University.

Most Common

Music Management
330 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
204 degree-majorss awarded
General Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
92 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Belmont University was Music Management with 330 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Belmont University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

791

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,591

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 791 degrees were awarded to men at Belmont University, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,591).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Belmont University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Belmont University in Music Management, which is 0.549 times less than the 213 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 213 degrees were awarded to women at Belmont University in Music Management, which is 1.82 times more than the 117 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 61% of students graduating from Belmont University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Belmont University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.1% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,949 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Belmont University is white (1,949 degrees awarded). There were 18.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

1.72% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,298 degrees awarded
White Male
651 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Belmont University is white female (1,298 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (651 degrees).

Operations

Belmont University has an endowment valued at nearly $292M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $13.1M (4.49%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Belmont University had a total salary expenditure of $197M. Belmont University employs 127 Associate professors, 113 Professors, and 102 Assistant professors. Most academics at Belmont University are Male Professors (75), Female Associate professors(72), and Female Assistant professors (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belmont University are: Service, with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 101 employees, and Management with 90 employees.

Endowment

$292M

2020 Endowment

6.41%

growth from 2019

Belmont University has an endowment valued at about $292M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Belmont University grew 6.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $252M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Belmont University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.82M - Federal
$86.1k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Belmont University received $5.82M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $86.1k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$98.6M

2020 Salaries

6.69%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Belmont University paid a median of $98.6M in salaries, which represents 50.1% of their overall expenditure ($197M) and a 6.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.57% growth from 2018 and a 6.11% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41.8M

Instructional Salaries

383

Number of Employees

In 2020, Belmont University paid a total of $41.8M to 383 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

127 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Belmont University were Associate professor with 127 employees; Professor with 113 employees; and Professor with 102 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belmont University were Service with 120 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees; and Management with 90 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Belmont University was Male Professor with 75 employees, Female Associate professor with 72 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 61 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Belmont University.