Belmont University (219709)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,400

3.68% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$37,558

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.4%

8,950 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,862

93.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71.5%

1,140 Graduates

About

Belmont University (219709) is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Belmont University (219709) were Music Management (249 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (205 degrees), and Recording Arts Technology (94 degrees).

In 2023, 2,262 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Belmont University (219709). 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,823 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (151 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Belmont University (219709) is $39,400, which is $14,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Belmont University (219709) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,441 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Belmont University (219709) is $39,400, which is $14,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,558.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Belmont University (219709) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Belmont University (219709) was $39,400. The cost of tuition at Belmont University (219709) is $14,825 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Belmont University (219709) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$37,558

2023 Value

3.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Belmont University (219709) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,558. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Belmont University (219709) grew by 3.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of Belmont University (219709) (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

$14,440

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Belmont University (219709) was of $14,440 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.69% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Belmont University (219709) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Belmont University (219709) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.06% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Belmont University (219709) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Belmont University (219709) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1441 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 (219709) received 8,950 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.32% annual growth. Out of those 8,950 applicants, 8,624 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.4% acceptance rate.

There were 8,862 students enrolled at Belmont University (219709) in 2023. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Belmont University (219709) has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,624

Accepted Out of 8,950

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Belmont University (219709) was 96.4% (8,624 admissions from 8,950 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.32%, while admissions declined by 2.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Belmont University (219709) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2023)

338

Scores Submitted (2023)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Belmont University (219709) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Belmont University (219709) had a total enrollment of 8,862 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Belmont University (219709) is 8,251 students and the part-time enrollment is 611. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Belmont University (219709) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Belmont University (219709), both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.9% White, 8.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.75% Black or African American, 4.29% Two or More Races, 3.25% Asian, 0.293% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0903% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Belmont University (219709) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.8%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.7%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Belmont University (219709) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,862 students. The full-time enrollment at Belmont University (219709) is 8,251 and the part-time enrollment is 611. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Belmont University (219709) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Belmont University (219709) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 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 (219709) was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Belmont University (219709) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Belmont University (219709) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,637 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
795 enrolled students
Black or African American
510 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Belmont University (219709) is 74.9% White, 8.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.75% Black or African American, 4.29% Two or More Races, 3.25% Asian, 0.293% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0903% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 124 students (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 842 more women than men received degrees from Belmont University (219709). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Belmont University (219709) is white (1,823 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (151 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Belmont University (219709) is Music Management (249 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (205 degrees) and Recording Arts Technology (94 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Belmont University (219709), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (111 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (672 degrees), and Legal (123 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 (219709) are Other managers (232,695 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (169,547 people), Marketing managers (112,907 people), Graphic designers (112,695 people), and Secondary school teachers (104,203 people).

The most specialized majors at Belmont University (219709) in 2023 are Communication Technologies (111 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (672 degrees), Legal (123 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (92 degrees), and Communications (115 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belmont University (219709) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Belmont University (219709) are Communication Technologies (111 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (672 degrees), Legal (123 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (92 degrees), and Communications (115 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (219709) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (219709).

Most Common (2023)

Music Management
249 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
205 degrees awarded
Recording Arts Technology
94 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Belmont University (219709) was Music Management with 249 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Belmont University (219709) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

710

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,552

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 710 degrees were awarded to men at Belmont University (219709), which is 0.457 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,552).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Belmont University (219709) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Belmont University (219709) in Music Management, which is 0.638 times less than the 152 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 212 degrees were awarded to men at Belmont University (219709) in Registered Nursing, which is 19.3 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Belmont University (219709) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Belmont University (219709) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.84% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,823 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded
Black or African American
99 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Belmont University (219709) is white (1,823 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (151 degrees).

0.928% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,245 degrees awarded
White Male
578 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Belmont University (219709) is white female (1,245 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (578 degrees).

Operations

Belmont University (219709) has an endowment valued at nearly $364M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −5.79M (−1.59%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Belmont University (219709) had a total salary expenditure of 280M. Belmont University (219709) employs 172 Assistant professors, 129 Associate professors and 124 Professors. Most academics at Belmont University (219709) are Female Assistant professor (105), Male Professor (78), and Female Associate professor (68).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belmont University (219709) are: Management, with 198 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 144 employees, and Service with 143 employees.

Endowment

$364M

2023 Endowment

1.35%

decline from 2022

Belmont University (219709) has an endowment valued at about $364M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Belmont University (219709) declined 1.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $315M 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 (219709) (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.

Salary Expenditure

$132M

2023 Salaries

11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Belmont University (219709) paid a median of $132M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($280M) and a 11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.73% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$58M

Instructional Salaries

559

Number of Employees

In 2023, Belmont University (219709) paid a total of $58M to 559 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

172 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

198 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Belmont University (219709) were Assistant professor with 172 employees, Associate professor with 129 employees, and Professor with 124 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belmont University (219709) were Management with 198 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 144 employees, and Service with 143 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Belmont University (219709) was Female Assistant professor with 105 employees, Male Professor with 78 employees, and Female Associate professor with 68 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Belmont University (219709).

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