Belmont Abbey College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Belmont Abbey College is a private research university in Belmont, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,276 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 74.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,937 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,639 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.65% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,276 96.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 27.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 67.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1099
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,772
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,972
- Room & Board: $12,974 annual estimate
Belmont Abbey College: what the data shows
Common questions about Belmont Abbey College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Belmont Abbey College?
Belmont Abbey College is located in Belmont, NC (ZIP 28012-1802).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Belmont Abbey College public or private?
Belmont Abbey College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Belmont Abbey College cost?
Published tuition: $19,500.
Average net price after aid: $24,639.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,610 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,868 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,195 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,798 |
| $110,001+ | $27,059 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $78,000.
How hard is it to get into Belmont Abbey College?
Admission rate: 74.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1099 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Belmont Abbey College?
Total enrollment: 1,276 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,772 students.
Graduate enrollment: 90 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Belmont Abbey College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.68%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of Belmont Abbey College earn?
Median earnings: $43,816 six years after entry; $47,937 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
24.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Belmont Abbey College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (60 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (38 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (29 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (23 completions)
- Psychology, General (23 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (19 completions)
- Accounting (14 completions)
- Education, General (13 completions)
- American Government and Politics (United States) (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Belmont Abbey College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.65%; completion rate 46.68%; median earnings $47,937 at 10 years; net price $24,639. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$19,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Belmont Abbey College was $19,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,639
2024 Value
In 2024 Belmont Abbey College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,639.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,556 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,639 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$78,000 4-Year Tuition
$12,974 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,750 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,224 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$136,896 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Belmont Abbey College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.64% 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 Abbey 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 Abbey 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 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $21,950 |
| 2014 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $22,625 |
| 2015 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $22,932 |
| 2016 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $22,110 |
| 2017 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $22,514 |
| 2018 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $22,101 |
| 2019 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $21,148 |
| 2020 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $21,329 |
| 2021 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $21,238 |
| 2022 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $22,533 |
| 2023 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $23,613 |
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
74.65% Acceptance Rate
2,972 Total Applicants
2,686 Students Admitted
400 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.89% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1099
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Belmont Abbey College reported total enrollment of about 1,276 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.7%). About 24.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Belmont Abbey College in 2024 is 1,276 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,772 students. Graduate enrollment is about 90 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
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 63.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.09% 100% Completion Time
46.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.09% of students graduating from Belmont Abbey College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 76% male / 24% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 48% male / 52% 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 Abbey College.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$47,937 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
386.39% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Belmont Abbey College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 60 completions
2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 38 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 23 completions
5. Psychology, General: 23 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 21 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19 completions
8. Accounting: 14 completions
9. Education, General: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Belmont Abbey College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Belmont Abbey College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Belmont Abbey College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 67.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,019
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,400
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 Abbey College is a private non-profit institution located in Belmont, NC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,276 students. Student body composition includes White (63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.7%). The admission rate is 74.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1099. The 150%-time completion rate is 46.68%. Approximately 24.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Belmont, NC 28012-1802
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Belmont Abbey 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 Abbey College located?
Belmont Abbey College is located in Belmont, NC.
What is Belmont Abbey College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Belmont Abbey College is 74.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,972 applicants and 2,686 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Belmont Abbey College cost?
Reported tuition is $19,500 and average net price is $24,639 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,974 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Belmont Abbey College?
Belmont Abbey College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,772 students, White (63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Belmont Abbey College?
About 27.4% of students at Belmont Abbey College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Belmont Abbey College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Belmont Abbey College reports midpoint SAT about 1099 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Belmont Abbey College earn?
Median earnings are $43,816 six years after entry and $47,937 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Belmont Abbey College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Belmont Abbey College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is Belmont Abbey College public or private?
Belmont Abbey College is a private nonprofit institution located in Belmont, NC.
Is Belmont Abbey College an HBCU?
No. Belmont Abbey College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Belmont Abbey College a tribal college?
No. Belmont Abbey College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
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.