Belmont College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Belmont College is a public community college in St Clairsville, Ohio, enrolling about 600 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,995 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,698. Student demographics in federal data include White (86.2%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,698
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,995 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 600 61.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.61%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,572
- Room & Board: $4,606 annual estimate
Belmont College: what the data shows
Common questions about Belmont College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Belmont College?
Belmont College is located in St Clairsville, OH (ZIP 43950).
Is Belmont College public or private?
Belmont College is a Public institution.
How much does Belmont College cost?
Published tuition: $4,698 in-state, $7,200 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,995.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,903 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,905 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,617 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,213 |
| $110,001+ | $8,831 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,792.
How big is Belmont College?
Total enrollment: 600 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,572 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Belmont College?
150%-time completion rate: 42.61%.
First-year retention: 58.5%.
What do graduates of Belmont College earn?
Median earnings: $34,145 six years after entry; $35,329 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,747.
27.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Belmont College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (31 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (22 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (11 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (11 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (9 completions)
- Accounting (9 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Belmont College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.61%; median earnings $35,329 at 10 years; net price $6,995. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,698
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Belmont College was $4,698.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,995
2024 Value
In 2024 Belmont College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,995.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,980 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,995 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,792 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,800 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$4,606 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,508 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,812 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Belmont College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Belmont College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Belmont College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,452 | $5,876 | $5,126 |
| 2014 | $3,596 | $6,030 | $5,354 |
| 2015 | $3,596 | $6,030 | $4,520 |
| 2016 | $3,541 | $6,020 | $5,528 |
| 2017 | $3,541 | $6,020 | $5,923 |
| 2018 | $4,310 | $6,994 | $5,105 |
| 2019 | $4,098 | $6,576 | $6,222 |
| 2020 | $4,218 | $6,720 | $5,990 |
| 2021 | $4,338 | $6,840 | $5,636 |
| 2022 | $4,700 | $7,410 | $5,989 |
| 2023 | $4,815 | $7,525 | $5,919 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Belmont College reported total enrollment of about 600 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%), and Two or More Races (3.7%). About 27.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Belmont College in 2024 is 600 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,572 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 86.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.61% 100% Completion Time
42.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.61% of students graduating from Belmont College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 0% male / 100% female
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Belmont College.
Return on Investment
$8,747 Median Student Debt
$35,329 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1162.65% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Belmont College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 31 completions
2. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 22 completions
3. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 14 completions
4. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 11 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 11 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 9 completions
7. Accounting: 9 completions
8. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 8 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Belmont College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Belmont College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Belmont College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,290
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,480
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Belmont College is a public institution located in St Clairsville, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 600 students. Student body composition includes White (86.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%), Two or More Races (3.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.61%. Approximately 27.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
St Clairsville, OH 43950
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Belmont College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Belmont College located?
Belmont College is located in St Clairsville, OH.
How much does Belmont College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,698 and average net price is $6,995 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,606 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Belmont College?
Belmont College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,572 students, White (86.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Belmont College?
About 50.9% of students at Belmont College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Belmont College earn?
Median earnings are $34,145 six years after entry and $35,329 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Belmont College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Belmont College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,747.
Is Belmont College public or private?
Belmont College is a public institution located in St Clairsville, OH.
Is Belmont College an HBCU?
No. Belmont College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Belmont College a tribal college?
No. Belmont College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Belmont College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Belmont College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is Belmont College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Belmont College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.