Getting in
For Fall 2025, 9,140 first-year students applied to Belmont, 8,561 were admitted and 1,787 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 93.7%.
Source: Belmont Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1 (sum of its rows; it gives no total line). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Belmont's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: Belmont Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Belmont has two non-binding Early Action rounds and no early decision plan. The Common Data Set gives no early action counts, so there is no early round acceptance rate.
Source: Belmont Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Belmont, and most majors need nothing more. Some ask for more:
- School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, select Watkins College of Art programs, the Songwriting major, and Exercise Science (3+3 DPT or OTD). Additional application steps, including auditions and portfolio submissions, with their own deadlines.
Source: Belmont Admissions, How to Apply as a First-Year Student (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
113 majors across 10 schools. Every program Belmont's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog lists under a bachelor's degree, grouped by that degree. Minors, endorsements and graduate programs are left out.
Bachelor of Architecture1
- Architecture (B.Arch.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Arts17
- Art History (B.A.)
- Art Studies (B.A.)
- Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Bible and Theology (B.A.)
- Christian Leadership (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- Faith and Social Justice 4+1, B.A. to M.S.W.
- Faith and Social Justice (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- German (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music, Emphasis in Musical Theatre Studies (B.A.)
- Photographic Studies (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Teaching English as a Second Language (pre-K-12) (B.A.)
- Theatre and Drama (B.A.)
- Worship and the Arts (B.A.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science43
- Audio Engineering Technology (B.A. or B.S.)
- Biophysics (B.S. or B.A.)
- Chemical and Biological Health Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
- Cinema and Television Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
- Communication Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
- Corporate Communication (B.A. or B.S.)
- Early Childhood Education, Pre K-3 License (B.A. or B.S.)
- Education Policy (B.A. or B.S.)
- Elementary Education (B.A. or B.S.)
- Engineering Physics (B.S. or B.A.)
- Film and Television Writing (B.A. or B.S.)
- Global Leadership Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
- History and Public Policy (B.A. or B.S.)
- History (B.A. or B.S.)
- International Politics (B.A. or B.S.)
- Journalism (B.A. or B.S.)
- Legal Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
- Liberal Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Media and Entertainment Industries (B.A. or B.S.)
- Media Production (B.A. or B.S.)
- Middle School Education (B.A. or B.S.)
- Ministry (B.A. or B.S.)
- Ministry, Evening (B.A. or B.S.)
- Motion Picture Production (B.A. or B.S.)
- Philosophy (B.A. or B.S.)
- Physics (B.S. or B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A. or B.S.)
- Politics and Public Law (B.A. or B.S.)
- Psychological Science (B.A. or B.S.)
- Psychological Sciences, B.A./B.S. to Doctor of Occupational Therapy 3+3 Program
- Public Advocacy (B.A. or B.S.)
- Public Relations Management (B.A. or B.S.)
- Public Relations (B.A. or B.S.)
- Publishing (B.A. or B.S.)
- Secondary Education (B.A. or B.S.)
- Social Entrepreneurship (B.A. or B.S.)
- Social Media Management (B.A. or B.S.)
- Sociology (B.A. or B.S.)
- Songwriting (B.A. or B.S.)
- Special Education Interventionist K-8 (B.A. or B.S.)
- Sport Administration (B.A. or B.S.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Business Administration4
- Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Music Business (B.B.A.)
- Professional, Accounting (B.B.A.)
- Professional, General Business (B.B.A.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Fine Arts14
- Animation and Media Arts (B.F.A.)
- Architectural Studies (B.F.A.)
- Art Education (B.F.A.)
- Design Communications (B.F.A.)
- Experiential Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
- Fashion Business and Design Leadership (B.F.A.)
- Fashion Design (B.F.A.)
- Illustration (B.F.A.)
- Interior Design (B.F.A.)
- Motion Picture Production (B.F.A.)
- Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)
- Photography (B.F.A.)
- Studio Art (B.F.A.)
- Theatre (B.F.A.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Music16
- Church Music (B.M.)
- Commercial Music, Instrumental (B.M.)
- Commercial Music, Vocal (B.M.)
- Composition (B.M.)
- Music Education, Instrumental License (B.M.)
- Music Education, Vocal License (B.M.)
- Music Technology (B.M.)
- Music Theory (B.M.)
- Music Therapy, Instrument (B.M.)
- Music Therapy, Keyboard (B.M.)
- Music Therapy, Vocal (B.M.)
- Music with an Outside Minor (B.M.)
- Musical Theatre (B.M.)
- Performance, Piano, Organ, Guitar, Instruments (B.M.)
- Performance, Vocal (B.M.)
- Piano Pedagogy (B.M.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Science15
- Applied Mathematics (B.S.)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Data Science (B.S.)
- Economics (B.S.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Exercise Science 3 + 3 Program (B.S.)
- Exercise Science (B.S.)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management (B.S.)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Pharmaceutical Studies (B.S.)
- Psychological Science, B.S. to M.S.W. 4+1 Program (B.S.)
- Public Advocacy 4+1, B.S. to M.S.W. (B.S.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing1
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health1
- Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of Social Work1
- Social Work (B.S.W.)
Source: Belmont Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action I | November 1 | November 20 | No |
| Early Action II | December 1 | December 21 | No |
| Regular Decision | March 1 | Rolling, from January | No |
November 1 is also the top scholarship deadline, and December 1 the departmental scholarship deadline and Belmont's FAFSA priority date. March 1 is also the priority enrollment deposit deadline for admitted students; the national reply date is May 1. Classes begin August 25, 2027.
Source: Belmont Admissions, How to Apply as a First-Year Student (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Belmont is test-optional: you decide in your application whether your SAT or ACT scores are considered. It also accepts the CLT. If you send scores, it superscores across test dates for admission and scholarships, and it no longer counts the ACT Science section in the composite.
Source: Belmont Admissions, How to Apply as a First-Year Student (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Belmont's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Belmont Admissions, How to Apply as a First-Year Student (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Belmont, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $42,970 |
|---|---|
| Required fees | $2,230 |
| Food and housing (on campus) | $16,130 |
| Total | $61,330 |
The direct cost for a first-year student living on campus. Belmont's total does not include course fees or books, which it estimates at up to $1,500 a year depending on your major and minor. Housing and meal plan rates vary by hall and plan; returning students' housing and meals are listed at $23,170.
Source: Belmont Student Financial Services, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab), first-year direct cost; the same items as the Common Data Set, section G1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,950 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $24,723 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $28,009 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $32,153 |
| Over $110,000 | $43,606 |
| All incomes | $33,147 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Belmont's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Belmont University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL · Private79.3% admitted$32,622 average net price
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE · Private92.2% admitted$31,568 average net price
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL · Private87.8% admitted$30,902 average net price
University of St. Thomas, MinnesotaSt. Paul, MN · Private85.4% admitted$29,155 average net price
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA · Private55.1% admitted$49,465 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.