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Located in the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of over 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a leading Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmonts mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 127 areas of undergraduate study, 37 masters programs and seven doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.
Belmont's campus life offers 180+ clubs and organizations. The popular intramurals program includes everything from flag football and basketball to wiffleball and dodgeball. With more than half of Belmont's undergrads living on campus there's always something going on from socials, movie nights and concerts to the annual Fall Follies and Curb College Showcase Series.
And in terms of student activities, there's a club or group for nearly every interest. Belmont is home to nationally recognized sororities and fraternities representing NPC, IFC and NPHC. The Bruins are big on giving back, too, logging more than 200,000 hours of community service annually.
Athletics
In addition to celebrating academic excellence and phenomenal growth, Belmont boasts 17 intercollegiate sports teams. The Belmont Bruins men's and womens basketball team have made appearances in the NCAA National Tournament in recent years. Baseball, both cross country teams, and the volleyball team have earned recent conference titles. Belmont student-athletes excel in the classroom, too, as Belmont has won the conference's All-Academic Trophy multiple times. The award is given annually to the conference school with the greatest percentage of student-athletes who earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
What students say:
“Anything that would stand out at a major state university is basically the norm” at Belmont, where the typical student is a “hip,” “Jesus-loving,” “music business major”---a cool Christian kid who is “most likely in a band or working with one.” The ambitious “music junkies” are “very culturally aware” and “know exactly how they’re going to get where they want to be.” Ethnically, Belmont is “not a very diverse school,” but “individuality” reigns “in ideas, styles of dress, taste in music, [and] philosophies.” One student jokes that “the campus looks like an indie band concert.” Students are “very friendly” and “accepting to atypical students.” One happy undergrad says, “Everyone here is their own animal, and we all love the Zoo.”
Belmonts Christ-centered, supportive academic community located in the heart of Nashville, can be the perfect fit for you! Students can apply via the Common Application? or the Belmont online application at belmont.edu/apply. Belmont offers rolling admissions and is test optional for 2023.
We would also love to welcome you to Belmonts campus for a visit, and let our current students show you around! Belmont offers visit opportunities Monday-Friday and select Saturdays, plus virtual options. Register at belmont.edu/visit.
For more information, contact:
Belmont University Office of Admissions
615-460-6785
800-56ENROLL
admissions@belmont.edu
www.belmont.edu
You have hopes and dreams, ideas about what you want from the next phase of your life. As a nationally ranked liberal arts University, Belmont offers over 127 different programs of study to satisfy almost any interest. Here, faculty know you by name and will partner with you as lifelong learners. Experts in their selected fields, our faculty are committed to scholarship, teaching and, most importantly your success.
We believe in hands-on learning. Undergrads conducting important lab research. Robust practicums and internships. High-touch simulated health care interactions. State-of-the-art technology to prepare you for real world experiences. Thousands of square feet dedicated for studios, performances, showcases, filmmaking, art, design and more. At Belmont, your classroom goes far beyond books, desks and discussions.
What students say
“Life at Belmont is all about music,” says one student. “Many people here want to make a career out of their musical abilities, and many people want to make careers out of other people’s musical abilities.” Belmont’s famous music business program lets students tap into the musical lifeblood of surrounding Nashville. “You can get an internship or learn how to manage an artist.” Other School of Music undergraduate majors include church music, commercial music, and musical theater performance. Belmont “has one of the best nursing programs in the state,” and the popular social work program boasts “excellent” faculty. The school’s academic atmosphere emphasizes faith: “Teachers pray in class before tests and some invite the class as a group to attend their church. Some send you verses with your lessons.” Belmont doesn’t “even hire” non-Christian professors, a policy that, although common to Christian colleges, stirred controversy when a Jewish candidate advanced through the faculty hiring process only to be considered ineligible for the post. Students say, however, that “religion is not forced on anyone.” Most professors are very attentive, closely monitoring student progress; one student says, “I had a professor call me because I was late to a class once.” In general, faculty members “know your name and face and remember you after you have finished their class.” One student warns, however, that the best teachers are not always the most involved: “So far this semester, the professors who do not know my name have taught me more than the professors who know my name and can’t communicate the time of day effectively.”
<b>
Belmont University: Undergraduate Majors/Programs List
</b>
<b>
OMore College of Architecture & Design
</b>
Architecture
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Interior Design
<b>
Watkins College of Art
</b>
Art
Art Education
Art History
Design Communications
Experiential Design
Illustration
Photography
Photographic Studies
Studio Art
<b>
Jack C. Massey College of Business
</b>
Accounting
Business Systems & Analytics
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business
Hospitality & Tourism Management
International Business
International Economics
Management
Marketing
Social Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management
<b>
College of Education
</b>
Early Childhood Education
Educational Studies
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education K-8
Teaching English as a Second Language
<b>
Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
</b>
Audio Engineering Technology
Creative & Entertainment Industries
Music Business
Songwriting
<i>
Department of Cinema, Television & Media
</i>
Emerging Media
Film & Television Writing
Journalism
Media Production
Motion Picture Production
Publishing
<b>
Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing
</b>
Exercise Science
Exercise Science (3+
3 DPT or OTD)
Nursing
Public Health
Social Work
<b>
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
</b>
<i>
School of Humanities
</i>
Asian Studies
English
French
German
Philosophy
Spanish
<i>
School of Social Sciences
</i>
Communication Studies
Corporate Communication
History
International Politics
Political Science
Politics & Public Law
Public Advocacy
Public Relations
Social Media Management
Sociology
Sport Administration
<b>
College of Music & Performing Arts
</b>
<i>
Department of Theatre & Dance
</i>
Theatre Directing
Theatre & Drama
Theatre Education
Theatre Performance
Theatre Production Design
<i>
School of Music
</i>
Church Music
Commercial Music (Contemporary Styles)
Music BA (Classical)
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance (Classical)
Music Technology (DAW)
Music Theory
Music Therapy
Music with an Outside Minor (Classical)
Musical Theatre
Piano Pedagogy
<b>
College of Sciences & Mathematics
</b>
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Data Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Studies
Physics
Psychological Science
<b>
College of Theology & Christian Ministry
</b>
Biblical Languages
Biblical Studies
Christian Leadership
Church Leadership & Administration
Faith & Social Justice
Philosophy of Religion
Religion & the Arts
Religious Studies
Worship Leadership
<b>
Interdisciplinary Programs
</b>
Global Leadership Studies
Legal Studies
<b>
Pre-Professional Programs
</b>
Pre-Allied Health
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary
<b>
Accelerated Programs
</b>
Biology (3+
3 OT)
Biology (3+
3 PT)
Legal Studies (3+
3 JD)
Music Business (3+
3 JD)
Pharmaceutical Studies (3+
4 PharmD)
<i>To confirm the latest information on majors, visit belmont.edu/academics.</i>
Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, the Music City and one of the nations fastest-growing cities. Nashville is known for its close-knit feel and warm, welcoming southern hospitality. However, these traits arent the only reasons Nashville remains popular. With three professional sports teams, more than 150 performance venues, world-class museums and a wide range of outdoor activities, Nashville has plenty to offer.
For students what may be best about Nashville, is how it can propel your career preparation. This capital city is home to a booming health care industry, unmatched music scene and rapidly expanding job market, not to mention being a hub of technology and higher education. Whether seeking an interesting internship or landing a great job after graduation, Nashville is the perfect place to be.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Belmont is also consistently growing its number of residential, academic and student spaces on campus, investing more than 650 million dollars on new facilities and building improvements since 2000. The past five years alone have seen the opening of many new and renovated buildings. This includes the expansive Janet Ayers Academic Center – home to three colleges covering a wide span of programs including the Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Theology, Sciences and Mathematics. The building also houses Belmont's first intentionally-designed chapel and popular dining options.
Other new facilities include the technology-laden R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center – home to the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, as well as the vibrant 950-seat Harrington Place Dining Hall. The Massey Business Center – home of the Jack C. Massey College of Business – was renovated to feature state-of-the-art classrooms and learning spaces for Belmont's nationally ranked business programs. Also recently remodeled, the Hitch building, provides new classroom, practice and rehearsal space for the School of Music and also houses the new O'More College of Architecture, Art & Design.
Notably, Belmont's added more than academic spaces. The Gabhart Student Center was revamped to provide expanded student meeting space and centralized student support services. The Gallery of Iconic Guitars, known as the GIG, hails as Music City's premier venue designed to celebrate some of the rarest guitars and stringed instruments in the world. And Tall Hall, Belmont's largest residence hall accommodates more than 600 students, and grows the number of on-campus residence spaces to nearly 3,900. And construction is well underway on Belmont's most ambitious project to date – a new state-of-the-art performing arts center. This 1,700 seat facility, opening in 2021, will serve as a world-class training ground for students both onstage and backstage.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Beyond Borders
Our 93-acre campus is so beautiful, so community driven, that it will quickly become your home away from home? except at Belmont, we dont want your story confined to just one setting. We intend to give you access to learning opportunities across the United States and around the world. Through Belmont USA, students can continue to pursue their degrees ? while conducting program-specific, semester-long internships ? in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Hollywood and Oregon. Plus, the Office of Study Abroad opens the door to global exploration and personal transformation with dozens of programs and a variety of courses in Europe, Australia, South America, Asia and Africa.
What students say:
The stereotypical college party, with its keg stands and top 40 soundtrack, is definitely not the norm on Belmont’s “dry campus,” located “a block or two from [Nashville’s] Music Row.” Instead of partying, “People think about what they are going to do with the rest of their lives using the talents they have acquired. For fun, people play instruments, eat, and just watch movies or attend concerts” with performers “ranging from small, unsigned artists to major recording artists.” “Everyone has music on their mind”; students “go downtown to the Wildhorse Saloon, The Bluebird Cafe,” or the “Grand Ole Opry.” The same goes on campus, where “At any given moment, you can hear someone practicing or performing.” Belmont’s predominantly religious students appreciate the option to attend “a Bible Study every night of the week.” Nontraditional students report little involvement in college life: “The working adults have full-time jobs during the day that they have to mold class schedules around, and they pretty much stick to themselves.”
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available.
Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security
Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/ well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/ well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Office of Admissions 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Available, but times vary
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Belmont's campus is easily accessible by taxi from Nashville International Airport. Plan to allow approximately 20 minutes driving time from the airport to Belmont University. Nashville Metro has a full service fleet of buses providing transportation throughout the metro area.
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The financial aid program at Belmont combines merit-based assistance with need-based assistance to make the university education affordable. Institutional merit awards range from highly selective full-tuition Archer Presidential Scholarships to various levels of partial merit awards. Athletic and artistic scholarships are also available. Belmont also administers traditional state and federal financial aid programs. Campus employment is available. A monthly tuition payment plan is available. To apply for need-based financial assistance, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA Code: 003479
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,771
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,993
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,440
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
47%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,784
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Located in the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of over 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a leading Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmonts mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 127 areas of undergraduate study, 37 masters programs and seven doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.
Belmonts Christ-centered, supportive academic community located in the heart of Nashville, can be the perfect fit for you! Students can apply via the Common Application? or the Belmont online application at belmont.edu/apply. Belmont offers rolling admissions and is test optional for 2023.
We would also love to welcome you to Belmonts campus for a visit, and let our current students show you around! Belmont offers visit opportunities Monday-Friday and select Saturdays, plus virtual options. Register at belmont.edu/visit.
For more information, contact:
Belmont University Office of Admissions
615-460-6785
800-56ENROLL
admissions@belmont.edu
www.belmont.edu
You have hopes and dreams, ideas about what you want from the next phase of your life. As a nationally ranked liberal arts University, Belmont offers over 127 different programs of study to satisfy almost any interest. Here, faculty know you by name and will partner with you as lifelong learners. Experts in their selected fields, our faculty are committed to scholarship, teaching and, most importantly your success.
We believe in hands-on learning. Undergrads conducting important lab research. Robust practicums and internships. High-touch simulated health care interactions. State-of-the-art technology to prepare you for real world experiences. Thousands of square feet dedicated for studios, performances, showcases, filmmaking, art, design and more. At Belmont, your classroom goes far beyond books, desks and discussions.
What students say
“Life at Belmont is all about music,” says one student. “Many people here want to make a career out of their musical abilities, and many people want to make careers out of other people’s musical abilities.” Belmont’s famous music business program lets students tap into the musical lifeblood of surrounding Nashville. “You can get an internship or learn how to manage an artist.” Other School of Music undergraduate majors include church music, commercial music, and musical theater performance. Belmont “has one of the best nursing programs in the state,” and the popular social work program boasts “excellent” faculty. The school’s academic atmosphere emphasizes faith: “Teachers pray in class before tests and some invite the class as a group to attend their church. Some send you verses with your lessons.” Belmont doesn’t “even hire” non-Christian professors, a policy that, although common to Christian colleges, stirred controversy when a Jewish candidate advanced through the faculty hiring process only to be considered ineligible for the post. Students say, however, that “religion is not forced on anyone.” Most professors are very attentive, closely monitoring student progress; one student says, “I had a professor call me because I was late to a class once.” In general, faculty members “know your name and face and remember you after you have finished their class.” One student warns, however, that the best teachers are not always the most involved: “So far this semester, the professors who do not know my name have taught me more than the professors who know my name and can’t communicate the time of day effectively.”
<b>
Belmont University: Undergraduate Majors/Programs List
</b>
<b>
OMore College of Architecture & Design
</b>
Architecture
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Interior Design
<b>
Watkins College of Art
</b>
Art
Art Education
Art History
Design Communications
Experiential Design
Illustration
Photography
Photographic Studies
Studio Art
<b>
Jack C. Massey College of Business
</b>
Accounting
Business Systems & Analytics
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business
Hospitality & Tourism Management
International Business
International Economics
Management
Marketing
Social Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management
<b>
College of Education
</b>
Early Childhood Education
Educational Studies
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education K-8
Teaching English as a Second Language
<b>
Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
</b>
Audio Engineering Technology
Creative & Entertainment Industries
Music Business
Songwriting
<i>
Department of Cinema, Television & Media
</i>
Emerging Media
Film & Television Writing
Journalism
Media Production
Motion Picture Production
Publishing
<b>
Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing
</b>
Exercise Science
Exercise Science (3+
3 DPT or OTD)
Nursing
Public Health
Social Work
<b>
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
</b>
<i>
School of Humanities
</i>
Asian Studies
English
French
German
Philosophy
Spanish
<i>
School of Social Sciences
</i>
Communication Studies
Corporate Communication
History
International Politics
Political Science
Politics & Public Law
Public Advocacy
Public Relations
Social Media Management
Sociology
Sport Administration
<b>
College of Music & Performing Arts
</b>
<i>
Department of Theatre & Dance
</i>
Theatre Directing
Theatre & Drama
Theatre Education
Theatre Performance
Theatre Production Design
<i>
School of Music
</i>
Church Music
Commercial Music (Contemporary Styles)
Music BA (Classical)
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance (Classical)
Music Technology (DAW)
Music Theory
Music Therapy
Music with an Outside Minor (Classical)
Musical Theatre
Piano Pedagogy
<b>
College of Sciences & Mathematics
</b>
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Data Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Studies
Physics
Psychological Science
<b>
College of Theology & Christian Ministry
</b>
Biblical Languages
Biblical Studies
Christian Leadership
Church Leadership & Administration
Faith & Social Justice
Philosophy of Religion
Religion & the Arts
Religious Studies
Worship Leadership
<b>
Interdisciplinary Programs
</b>
Global Leadership Studies
Legal Studies
<b>
Pre-Professional Programs
</b>
Pre-Allied Health
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary
<b>
Accelerated Programs
</b>
Biology (3+
3 OT)
Biology (3+
3 PT)
Legal Studies (3+
3 JD)
Music Business (3+
3 JD)
Pharmaceutical Studies (3+
4 PharmD)
<i>To confirm the latest information on majors, visit belmont.edu/academics.</i>
Belmont's campus life offers 180+ clubs and organizations. The popular intramurals program includes everything from flag football and basketball to wiffleball and dodgeball. With more than half of Belmont's undergrads living on campus there's always something going on from socials, movie nights and concerts to the annual Fall Follies and Curb College Showcase Series.
And in terms of student activities, there's a club or group for nearly every interest. Belmont is home to nationally recognized sororities and fraternities representing NPC, IFC and NPHC. The Bruins are big on giving back, too, logging more than 200,000 hours of community service annually.
Athletics
In addition to celebrating academic excellence and phenomenal growth, Belmont boasts 17 intercollegiate sports teams. The Belmont Bruins men's and womens basketball team have made appearances in the NCAA National Tournament in recent years. Baseball, both cross country teams, and the volleyball team have earned recent conference titles. Belmont student-athletes excel in the classroom, too, as Belmont has won the conference's All-Academic Trophy multiple times. The award is given annually to the conference school with the greatest percentage of student-athletes who earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
What students say:
“Anything that would stand out at a major state university is basically the norm” at Belmont, where the typical student is a “hip,” “Jesus-loving,” “music business major”---a cool Christian kid who is “most likely in a band or working with one.” The ambitious “music junkies” are “very culturally aware” and “know exactly how they’re going to get where they want to be.” Ethnically, Belmont is “not a very diverse school,” but “individuality” reigns “in ideas, styles of dress, taste in music, [and] philosophies.” One student jokes that “the campus looks like an indie band concert.” Students are “very friendly” and “accepting to atypical students.” One happy undergrad says, “Everyone here is their own animal, and we all love the Zoo.”
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else
{
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/ well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/ well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, the Music City and one of the nations fastest-growing cities. Nashville is known for its close-knit feel and warm, welcoming southern hospitality. However, these traits arent the only reasons Nashville remains popular. With three professional sports teams, more than 150 performance venues, world-class museums and a wide range of outdoor activities, Nashville has plenty to offer.
For students what may be best about Nashville, is how it can propel your career preparation. This capital city is home to a booming health care industry, unmatched music scene and rapidly expanding job market, not to mention being a hub of technology and higher education. Whether seeking an interesting internship or landing a great job after graduation, Nashville is the perfect place to be.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Belmont is also consistently growing its number of residential, academic and student spaces on campus, investing more than 650 million dollars on new facilities and building improvements since 2000. The past five years alone have seen the opening of many new and renovated buildings. This includes the expansive Janet Ayers Academic Center – home to three colleges covering a wide span of programs including the Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Theology, Sciences and Mathematics. The building also houses Belmont's first intentionally-designed chapel and popular dining options.
Other new facilities include the technology-laden R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center – home to the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, as well as the vibrant 950-seat Harrington Place Dining Hall. The Massey Business Center – home of the Jack C. Massey College of Business – was renovated to feature state-of-the-art classrooms and learning spaces for Belmont's nationally ranked business programs. Also recently remodeled, the Hitch building, provides new classroom, practice and rehearsal space for the School of Music and also houses the new O'More College of Architecture, Art & Design.
Notably, Belmont's added more than academic spaces. The Gabhart Student Center was revamped to provide expanded student meeting space and centralized student support services. The Gallery of Iconic Guitars, known as the GIG, hails as Music City's premier venue designed to celebrate some of the rarest guitars and stringed instruments in the world. And Tall Hall, Belmont's largest residence hall accommodates more than 600 students, and grows the number of on-campus residence spaces to nearly 3,900. And construction is well underway on Belmont's most ambitious project to date – a new state-of-the-art performing arts center. This 1,700 seat facility, opening in 2021, will serve as a world-class training ground for students both onstage and backstage.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Beyond Borders
Our 93-acre campus is so beautiful, so community driven, that it will quickly become your home away from home? except at Belmont, we dont want your story confined to just one setting. We intend to give you access to learning opportunities across the United States and around the world. Through Belmont USA, students can continue to pursue their degrees ? while conducting program-specific, semester-long internships ? in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Hollywood and Oregon. Plus, the Office of Study Abroad opens the door to global exploration and personal transformation with dozens of programs and a variety of courses in Europe, Australia, South America, Asia and Africa.
What students say:
The stereotypical college party, with its keg stands and top 40 soundtrack, is definitely not the norm on Belmont’s “dry campus,” located “a block or two from [Nashville’s] Music Row.” Instead of partying, “People think about what they are going to do with the rest of their lives using the talents they have acquired. For fun, people play instruments, eat, and just watch movies or attend concerts” with performers “ranging from small, unsigned artists to major recording artists.” “Everyone has music on their mind”; students “go downtown to the Wildhorse Saloon, The Bluebird Cafe,” or the “Grand Ole Opry.” The same goes on campus, where “At any given moment, you can hear someone practicing or performing.” Belmont’s predominantly religious students appreciate the option to attend “a Bible Study every night of the week.” Nontraditional students report little involvement in college life: “The working adults have full-time jobs during the day that they have to mold class schedules around, and they pretty much stick to themselves.”
Office of Admissions 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Available, but times vary
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Belmont's campus is easily accessible by taxi from Nashville International Airport. Plan to allow approximately 20 minutes driving time from the airport to Belmont University. Nashville Metro has a full service fleet of buses providing transportation throughout the metro area.
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Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tennessee State University
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:
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https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
The financial aid program at Belmont combines merit-based assistance with need-based assistance to make the university education affordable. Institutional merit awards range from highly selective full-tuition Archer Presidential Scholarships to various levels of partial merit awards. Athletic and artistic scholarships are also available. Belmont also administers traditional state and federal financial aid programs. Campus employment is available. A monthly tuition payment plan is available. To apply for need-based financial assistance, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA Code: 003479
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,771
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,993
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,440
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
47%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,784
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)