Belmont University
Belmont University is a university that wants its students to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Enriched with its Christian beliefs, Belmont sets out to educate and help students so that they become well-rounded individuals.
From here to anywhere
Belmont University wants its students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a liberal arts and sciences focus and a mission based upon Christian ideals, Belmont develops well-rounded individuals who make significant contributions both here and abroad. Students can choose from over 75 diverse and challenging majors that encompass not only the arts and sciences, but pre-professional areas as well. On Belmont’s beautiful campus, students enjoy the comforts of quaint surroundings and the action and excitement of a vibrant city.
Engaged Students
Students at Belmont are among the very best and brightest. They are encouraged to concentrate on their studies and to get involved in a variety of campus and community activities...
Engaged Students
- Belmont is home to 5400 undergraduate and graduate students and is an especially great choice for students interested in the music business. The Belmont Experience: Learning for Life Core curriculum (BELL Core) is part of the general education curriculum, evidence of Belmont’s belief in the importance of experiential learning. Through this curriculum, students complete general education requirements and must fulfill participation requirements through activities such as undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning, internships, clinicals/practica, or recitals.
- Belmont offers long-term as well as short-term study-abroad programs. A member of the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad, students may participate in Belmont-faculty-led summer programs in Australia, Belize, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Singapore, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
- The junior cornerstone, a problem-based course required in the general education core, gives students the opportunity to perform undergraduate research. For fifteen years, undergraduates have been able to present research findings to a community of peers at the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium. In addition, the disciplines of science, sociology, and psychology each host their own research symposia.
Great Teaching
Belmont professors are here to care for and mentor students. They not only know you by name, but they want to know who you are, what you think, and where you are headed...
Great Teaching
- Belmont features seven undergraduate colleges and schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Entertainment and Music Business, Health Sciences and Nursing, Religion, University College, and Visual and Performing Arts. The student to teacher ratio at Belmont is twelve to one, and 50 percent of Belmont classes enroll twenty students or fewer. Belmont boasts the only College of Entertainment and Music Business in the world, which houses majors specifically designed for those students who intend to pursue a career in the entertainment and/or music business. Belmont’s location in Nashville is especially beneficial for students hoping to gain experience in the field. The internship program in the College of Entertainment and Music Business sends hundreds of students each year to work in every facet of the music industry, from industry record labels, to publicists, to law firms.
- Belmont’s BELL Core requires that a student’s first semester consists of a common book, a common movie, a seminar, and a writing course. Two religion courses are required, one freshman year, and one junior year. Also required are four global-studies courses, two experiential learning courses, and a senior capstone.
Academic Programs:
Accounting, Applied Discrete Mathematics, Art Education, Art History, Asian Studies, Audio and Video Production, Audio Engineering Technology, Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Ethics, Christian Leadership, Classics, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Design Communications, Economics, Education (Early Childhood, Middle School and Secondary), Engineering Physics, English, Entertainment Industry Studies, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, European Studies, Exercise Science, Finance, French, German, History, Information Systems Management, International Business, International Economics, International Politics, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Physics, Medical Technology, Music Business, Music (Church Music, Commercial Music, Music Composition, Music Education, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, Music with an Outside Minor, and Piano Pedagogy), Neuroscience, Nursing, Organizational and Corporate Communication, Pharmaceutical Studies, Philosophy, Physical Education and Health, Physics, Political Science, Politics and Public Law, Psychology, Public Relations, Religion and the Arts, Religious Studies, Science and Engineering Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Sociology, Songwriting, Spanish, Studio Art, Theatre and Drama, Video Production, Web Programming and Development
Pre-professional programs available in: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary
Vibrant Community
Belmont is right in Nashville, Tennessee, where you get the excitement of a big city and the charm of a small town...
Vibrant Community
- Students at Belmont meet needs in the community through a variety of service-learning activities. English and education majors gain valuable teaching experience by tutoring students at local schools. Spanish majors team up with community role models in the Belmont-YMCA Hispanic Achievers program, a program designed to empower Hispanic youth through activities and mentoring specific to their career goals. Accounting students help neighborhood residents of all ages improve their computer skills. These projects help Belmont students connect to and serve the community.
- The Curb Event Center, recently home to the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate, is Belmont’s five-thousand-seat multipurpose arena is home to basketball games, concerts, and much more. Belmont participates in Division I athletics and has a strong basketball program. The school’s rivalry with Lipscomb University draws many spirited students out to root on the Belmont Bruins basketball team. Many students also get involved athletically by participating in Belmont’s extensive intramural sports program.
- There are more than eighty clubs and organizations active on campus. Students can join one the many different campus ministry groups, such as Belmont’s Christian Music Society, an organization designed to educate and expose students to issues involving Christian ethics within the entertainment industry.
Successful Outcomes
Belmont students graduate with the skills and confidence they need to be successful no matter where the future takes them...
Successful Outcomes
- Many Belmont alumni have been successful at breaking into the music industry. Country singers Josh Turner, Brad Paisley, and Trisha Yearwood all attended Belmont, as did Kimberley Locke and Melinda Doolittle from American Idol.
- Belmont’s career services department provides students with the Career Exploration Series, a program designed to help students explore how their chosen majors can give them opportunities in broad and growing fields. As part of this series, students participate in career fairs as well as workshops on resume and interviewing skills, global opportunities, and career choices. The university’s Belmont and Beyond program helps students transition into post college life, including sessions with Belmont alumni and advice on networking.
Belmont University is a four-year, coeducational Christian university whose roots began in 1891.
Web site
http://www.belmont.edu
Location
Nashville, Tennessee—at the heart of Music Row
Student Profile
5400 students: all 50 states, 25 countries; 10% minority, 1% international
Faculty Profile
200 full-time faculty. 12:1 student/faculty ratio. Average class size is 19
Residence Life
Moderately residential: 60% of students live on campus
Athletics
NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference. 17 varsity sports (8 men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, tennis; 9 women’s: basketball, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball), and many intramural sports
Academic Programs
Accounting, Applied Discrete Mathematics, Art Education, Art History, Asian Studies, Audio and Video Production, Audio Engineering Technology, Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Ethics, Christian Leadership, Classics, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Design Communications, Economics, Education (Early Childhood, Middle School and Secondary), Engineering Physics, English, Entertainment Industry Studies, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, European Studies, Exercise Science, Finance, French, German, History, Information Systems Management, International Business, International Economics, International Politics, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Physics, Medical Technology, Music Business, Music (Church Music, Commercial Music, Music Composition, Music Education, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, Music with an Outside Minor, and Piano Pedagogy), Neuroscience, Nursing, Organizational and Corporate Communication, Pharmaceutical Studies, Philosophy, Physical Education and Health, Physics, Political Science, Politics and Public Law, Psychology, Public Relations, Religion and the Arts, Religious Studies, Science and Engineering Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Sociology, Songwriting, Spanish, Studio Art, Theatre and Drama, Video Production, Web Programming and Development
Pre-professional programs available in: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary
Costs and Aid 2010-2011: $33,180 comprehensive ($24,530 tuition and fees). 75% of students receive some financial aid.
Endowment
$52 million
More Distinctions
- Named #7 in the “Best Universities – Master’s in the South” category in U.S. News & World Report.
Applicants to Belmont are evaluated based on the total picture that their credentials present. The following items should be included with all applications for admission:
- Completed application (we accept the Common Application); resume of honors, awards, and activities in high school; and admission essays
- Non-refundable $50 application fee
- Official copies of high school and/or college transcripts
- Official copies of SAT I and/or ACT scores
- Confidential Recommendation
- Secondary School Report Form to be completed by your high school guidance counselor
Application Deadlines
- November 15: Application deadline for spring entry
- December 1: Completed application must be received by this date to be considered for freshman merit scholarships.
- March 1: This is the priority deadline for FAFSA submission. Aid will be awarded on an as-available basis after this date.
- May 1: Deadline to submit enrollment confirmation form and deposit
Financial Aid
For the 2009-2010 academic year, tuition and fees are $22,360 and room/board is approximately $8590. Belmont provides 75% of their undergraduate students some form of financial aid. In addition to need-based aid, Belmont awards competitive, merit-based scholarships to deserving students.
Academic Merit Scholarships
Incoming freshmen are considered competitive for an academic merit scholarship if they meet at least four of the following six criteria: completion of a strong college preparatory curriculum, unweighted core GPA of 3.5 or higher, unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, top 10 percent of class rank, ACT of 28 or higher or SAT of 1260 or higher (composite score of Critical Reading and Math), and significant individual achievement. 
Presidential Scholarship
Belmont’s most competitive scholarship, awarded to five incoming freshmen, covers full tuition, room, board, books, and fees. Consideration criteria include a minimum test score of 1320 SAT (composite score of Critical Reading and Math) or 29 ACT, a high school GPA of 3.5 or above, top 10% class rank and significant individual achievement. More than 600 students met the minimum qualifications for the Presidential Scholarship last year.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, books, and fees for a student from a diverse background with outstanding academic and leadership records.
Ingram Diversity Leadership Scholarships
Four full-tuition scholarships for students with diverse backgrounds from the Nashville area with outstanding academic and leadership records.
Thomas J. Madden Ministerial Scholarship
One full-tuition scholarship for a Baptist freshman man majoring in religion and who plans to enter full time ministry.
Servant Leader Scholarship
One full-tuition scholarship for a Baptist freshman woman majoring in religion and who plans to enter a church-related career.
Turner Scholarships
$7,500 awards for students from rural high schools with outstanding academic records and demonstrated need.
Glover Accounting Scholarships
Merit-based scholarship for students majoring in accounting who meet academic scholarship criteria.
Glover Business Scholarships
Merit-based scholarship for students majoring in business who meet academic scholarship criteria.
Leadership Scholarships
Twenty-five $2000 awards to incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities through the resume of activities. 
Performance-Based Aid
Athletic scholarships
Performance-based scholarships based upon athletic ability and level of need of position. Contact the coach of the sport for more information. http://www.belmont.edu/athletics
Music Scholarships
Performance-based scholarships for music majors based upon audition, level of music involvement and academic record. http://www.belmont.edu/music
Art Scholarships
Performance-based scholarships for art majors based upon portfolio, personal interview, and academic record. http://www.belmont.edu/art
Church-Related Aid
Application forms and detailed guidelines for the following grants are available online at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs.
Tuition Discount Grant
Dependent students of full-time employees of entities of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Tennessee Baptist Convention are eligible for $250 per semester.
Church-Related Vocational Grant
Students who are members of a church affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and who wish to pursue a career in a church-related vocation; i.e., pastoral, education, music, youth, or mission ministries are eligible for $250 per semester.
Church-University Matching Grant
Students who are members of a church affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist convention and receive financial support from their church are eligible for a matching contribution from Belmont up to $250 per semester.
Other Awards
Restricted Grants and Scholarships
Belmont is privileged to receive a number of small restricted scholarships from the gifts of friends and alumni of Belmont. These scholarships vary in requirements and amounts. Many are restricted by major. There is no additional application necessary to be considered for these funds.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
1-800-56-ENROLL
Fax: (615) 460-5434
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