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Belmont Abbey College
Belmont Abbey College
BELMONT, NC . 4 Year 3.8
#2367 in Best Colleges in America
100 BELMONT-MT HOLLY RD BELMONT, NC 28012

Overview

Belmont Abbey College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in North Carolina, founded in 1876 by Benedictine monks. The college is known for its rigorous liberal arts core curriculum and small class sizes, emphasizing the cultivation of critical thinking, communication skills, and moral literacy. The curriculum design integrates Western civilization, classical literature, political philosophy, natural and social sciences, biblical studies, Catholic theological foundations, and fine arts to inspire students' intellectual curiosity and all-round development. Belmont Abbey College's mission is to cultivate students' integrity, professional success, and social responsibility through education, and is committed to glorifying God in all matters. The college welcomes students from all backgrounds and traditions, providing a supportive learning environment to help them succeed in their academic and career paths.

Rankings

  • 447

    #447 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 2367

    #2367 in Best Colleges in America

  • 603

    #603 in Best College Athletics in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 447 of 1,517
  • Best College Athletics in America 603 of 1,344
  • Best College Locations in America 812 of 1,527

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • C+Value
  • ADiversity
  • CCampus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • CProfessors
  • BLocation
  • C Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    98 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    35 Graduates
  • Biology
    33 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    26 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    19 Graduates
  • Psychology
    18 Graduates
  • Accounting
    14 Graduates
  • History
    14 Graduates
  • English
    13 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    12 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 99%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    990-1180
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,177
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    46%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,363 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    144
  • Undergrads Over 25
    10%
  • Pell Grant
    28%
  • Varsity Athletes
    58%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Conference Carolinas
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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