Belmont University Tuition and Fees

Belmont University Tuition and Fees

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    By Susan Guillory

    (Last Updated – 01/2025)

    Total Cost of Attendance

    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University is a private, interdenominational Christian university that offers professional education and liberal arts study. Its music programs are well-known and well-respected in the industry.

    Belmont University tuition and fees in 2023-24 were $41,320. This is slightly below the national average for undergraduate tuition at private universities of $43,350. In-state and out-of-state students pay the same tuition and fees.

    Costs 2022-23

    Tuition & Fees

    $41,320

    Books & Supplies

    $1,400

    Room & Board

    $14,290

    Other Expenses

    $5,560

    Total Cost of Attendance

    $62,570

    Financial Aid

    At Belmont University, 93% of students receive financial aid of some form, whether it’s scholarships, loans, and/or grants as financial aid to help cover costs. Twenty-one percent receive Pell Grants, which is a federal student loan program for students who demonstrate an exceptional financial need, with an average grant of $5,494.

    Explore financial aid options: Tennessee Student loan and scholarship options.

    Generally, financial aid is monetary assistance awarded to students based on personal need or merit. Students that qualify for financial aid can use it to pay for college costs like tuition, books, and living expenses.

    The federal government is the largest provider of student financial aid. However, aid can also be given by state governments, colleges and universities, private companies, and nonprofits. The different types include:

    •  Scholarships: TThese can be awarded by schools and other organizations based on students’ academic excellence, athletic achievement, community involvement, job experience, field of study, or financial need.

    •  Grants: Generally based on financial need, these can come from federal, state, private, and nonprofit organizations.

    •  Work-study: This federal program provides qualifying students with part-time employment to earn money for expenses while in school.

    •  Federal student loans: This is money borrowed directly from the U.S. Department of Education. It comes with fixed interest rates that are typically lower than private loans.

    Colleges, universities, and state agencies use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial aid eligibility. The FAFSA can be completed online, but note that state, federal and school deadlines may differ.

    You can find other financial aid opportunities on databases such as:

    •  US Department of Education – Search for grants from colleges and universities by state

    •  College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS) – A global college scholarship application used by select institutions to award financial aid

    •   SoFi Scholarship Finder: You can search thousands of scholarships, grants, and other aid award opportunities and filter results to meet your specific criteria, including where you live, your ethnicity, or desired field of study.

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    Private Student Loans

    Private student loans are a funding option that can help students bridge the gap between federal financial aid and the cost of attendance. In 2022-23, 34% of Belmont students borrowed federal student loans, and 9% took out private student loans averaging $23,841.

    Learn more about borrowing money for school with this student loans guide.

    Private loans are funded by private organizations such as banks, online lenders, credit unions, some schools, and state-based or -affiliated organizations. While Federal student loans have interest rates that are regulated by Congress, private lenders follow a different set of regulations so their qualifications and interest rates can vary widely.

    What’s more, private loans have variable or fixed interest rates that may be higher than federal loan interest rates, which are always fixed. Private lenders may (but don’t always) require you to make payments on your loans while you are still in school, compared to federal student loans, which you don’t have to start paying back until after you graduate, leave school, or change your enrollment status to less than half-time.

    Private loans don’t have a specific application window and can be applied for on an as-needed basis. However, if you think you may need to take out a private loan, it’s a good idea to submit your FAFSA first to see what federal aid you may qualify for, since it generally has better rates and terms.

    If you’ve missed the FAFSA deadline or you’re struggling to pay for school during the year, private loans can potentially help you make your tuition payments. Just keep in mind that you will need enough lead time for your loan to process and for your lender to send money to your school.

    Recommended: Guide to Private Student Loans

    Projected 4-Year-Degree Price

    The projected price of a four-year degree from Belmont University is $250,280, based on 2023-24 tuition prices. For comparison, the national average cost of a four-year bachelor’s degree at a private institution is $241,680, according to CollegeData.com.

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    Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

    In 2023-24, Belmont tuition, fees, books, and supplies were $42,720. In-state and out-of-state undergraduate students pay the same amount. For comparison, the national average cost to attend a private, nonprofit institution is $43,350, according to the College Board.

    Costs 2023-24

    Tuition & Fees

    $41,320

    Books & Supplies

    $1,400

    Total

    $42,720

    Graduate Tuition and Fees

    Belmont University offers 50 graduate and six doctoral programs, including law, medicine, business, pharmacy, music, teaching, and more. The average cost of Belmont tuition and fees for one year of graduate school was $27,050 in 2023-24. For comparison, the average cost for a graduate program at a private university is $15,100 per year.

    There are graduate loans available to help with these costs.

    Costs 2023-24

    Tuition

    $26,100

    Fees

    $950

    Total

    $27,050

    Cost per Credit Hour

    Students who attend Belmont part-time (1-11 hours) or overload their schedule (19+ hours) pay a cost-per-credit hour of $1,575 in 2025-26. Tuition for one semester is $20,870, which covers between 12 and 18 credit hours. Students are expected to take 16 credit hours each semester and must earn at least 128 credit hours to graduate.

    Certificates

    Belmont Online offers 15 certificate and continuing education programs on a range of topics, including event planning and practical nursing. Costs range from $49 for CPR/First Aid classes to $4,800 for a 15-month Certified Financial Planner program.

    Recommended: How to Pay for a Grad Certificate Program

    Campus Housing Expenses

    Belmont students with fewer than 60 credit hours, who are under the age of 21, or unmarried are required to live on campus. First year students live in one of the nine freshman residence halls (which offer a mix of single gender or co-ed options), and then can move into one of the upperclass student dorms by their sophomore or junior year.

    Upperclass students may choose to live off-campus. According to Apartments.com, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Nashville in 2025 is $1,662. Students wishing to learn more can visit the Belmont off-campus housing website.

    Costs for 2023-24

    Student Type

    On-Campus

    Off-Campus

    Room & Board

    $14,290

    $19,590

    Other Expenses

    $5,560

    $5,560

    Belmont College Acceptance Rate

    Fall 2023

    Number of applications

    8,950

    Number accepted

    8,591

    Percentage Accepted

    96%

    Admission Requirements

    The application deadline for fall is July 1. Here’s what students need to include with their applications:

    Required:

    •  Official High school transcript

    •  Counselor recommendation

    Optional:

    •  SAT or ACT scores

    SAT and ACT Scores

    Prospective students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores with their application to Belmont. However, it can still be helpful to know the scores of past Belmont applicants. Here are the standardized test scores at the 25th and 75th percentile for students who applied to attend Belmont for fall 2023.

    Subject

    25th Percentile

    75th Percentile

    SAT Evidence-Based
    Reading/Writing

    600

    690

    SAT Math

    560

    660

    ACT Composite

    23

    30

    ACT English

    23

    33

    ACT Math

    22

    27

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    Graduation Rate

    More than half of Belmont students graduate within four years. Here are Belmont University’s graduation rates for students who started their studies in fall of 2017:

    •  4 years: 61%

    •  6 years: 72%

    Post-Graduation Median Earnings

    Ten years after starting at Belmont, students earn a median wage of $55,930, which is a bit lower than the national average of $68,516 for the class of 2024.

    Bottom Line

    With strong Christian values and a well-respected music department, Belmont University may be a great fit if you’re interested in a career in music or the business of music. And remember: even if you don’t have the cash to pay for tuition, there are private student loans available to help.

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