Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee · Private
Belmont University admitted 94% of 9,140 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1360 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 72% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Belmont University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Belmont University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Belmont University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Belmont University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Belmont University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Belmont University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.89 GPA. 36% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $62,570 a year. After grants, students paid $37,558 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Belmont University’s acceptance rate?
Belmont University admitted 94% of applicants: 8,561 of 9,140 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Belmont University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Belmont University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1360, with a median around 1260. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Belmont University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Belmont University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Belmont University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Belmont University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Belmont University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Belmont University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional essay, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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