About Belmont Abbey College

Founded in 1876, Belmont Abbey College. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,523 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Belmont Abbey College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 74 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Belmont Abbey College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate97%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range880-1090
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at BAC are considered Less Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 23 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

65% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 85% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Belmont Abbey College.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
46%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
69%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
8%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
92%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
69%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
23%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
92%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
85%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
46%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
69%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
8%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
92%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
69%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
23%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
92%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
85%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Belmont Abbey College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    28 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    30 Students rated campus facilities 3.4 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    30 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    30 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    30 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    30 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Belmont Abbey College?

14 Students rated Belmont Abbey College

Michelle

Overall its a good, cozy, fun, safe, private college. Kids from everywhere tend to come here. From across the world for sure! teacher are amazing the ones i have encounter, super friendly and helpful. But most freshman transfer!! It is a catholic school, community is kind.

Katie

If you want a small school where you get to know your professors and classmates personally, this is the best! Despite our size, we still have tons of opportunities. We are big on athletics and have sent a few people pro. We also rank very highly at many business competitions and our acceptance rate into grad school is very high. We also just started an abroad program to Italy, so that's fun. :)

Lizzy

I love the Abbey so much. I feel so at home and I love the community we have. It is small and private. I also love the fact that classes are so small and the teachers are interested in your personal well being. The most special part of this campus is that our academics are VERY important to us, but our spiritual life is just as important.

Kyle

A private Catholic college with a serene campus and accessible professors. I enjoy the small class size. I look forward to the upcoming semester. I thought that I would prefer the large state universities but I am convinced that Belmont Abbey is the right fit for me.

Belmont Abbey College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Belmont Abbey College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Belmont Abbey College is 97%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Have some idea what you want to do. Visit the school un announced and talk to the students that are not paid to give tours of the school. Make the most of your college life and work hard.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are fun, diverse, and make the classroom environment great.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    Ethnic diversity is very emphasized here. This allows the school to learn a lot about the world and for the world to learn about them. Belmont Abbey has students from many different nations, so not only is Belmont Abbey experiencing such great people, but when the international students go back home, Belmont Abbey is now an internationally known institution. This diversity is seen in sports, music, food, history, and many other social events. As a hopeful future teacher, I love to know many different and fascinating people that not only I can teach, but also learn from.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    It wasn't until after I arrived on campus that I learned most of the students and administrators here were not Catholic, even though Belmont Abbey College is a Catholic institution. Though I never feel left out, I feel that the school is missing the point of being a Catholic institution. Granted, religion is a way the school sees diversity. However, I feel that the small percentage of Catholic students shows doubt, or a lack of strength in the school's Catholic tradition. It feels strange, attending an officially Catholic school, and not having that kind of social atmosphere.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When bragging to my friends about my school I bring up the small class sizes. A small class size helps me focus more and have more of a better connection with my professors. Also the small campus size helps bring everyone closer together like a family.

    Read all  4 answers
  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There are to many rules. We are in college and we are treated as if we were in highschool.

    Read all  3 answers
  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Belmont Abbey had amazing professors who really make the learning experience fun; it also provides a lot of help from friendly administration and staff.

    Read all  2 answers
  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Belmont Abbey College was founded by a monk and two students in 1876. It was then that the school was opened. Having a bascillica and monastery on campus is what makes the Abbey unique compared to other schools.

    Read all  2 answers
  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that wants to do well after college, and be succesful.

    Read all  2 answers
  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who like having a parent around constantly to ruin any chances of enjoyment.

    Read all  2 answers
  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    This school is best known for a private liberal arts education. The campus is a catholic atmosphere where we were taught by some monks, priests, and nuns. On the Belmont Abbey Campus there was actually a monastery. THe Catholic Benediction, which was followed by the monks, was heavily influencial throughout the students.

    Read all  1 answers
  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    the the ras will write you up for anything such as having a red solo cup which is a rule that you cant have one. and they will fine you 100 dollars because you have one

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

1,523

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

54%

Out-Of-State

44%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

21

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

43%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
19%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
56%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Belmont Abbey College receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 66% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$18,500

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,354

Room and Board

30,054

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,488
$30 - $48K
$20,721
$48 - $75K
$20,894
$75 - $110K
$23,958
$110K & UP
$25,051

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