BELMONT UNIVERSITY

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Belmont University

School Overview

Belmont University has a Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Nashville, TN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
Main Phone: (615) 460-6000
Web Site: www.belmont.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,947 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 206 male students and 323 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.9% of the student body, while females made up 61.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 78% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 530. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 520 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Family Development

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Belmont University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Belmont University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Belmont University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Trans America Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,602
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 18,750
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,602

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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