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Belmont University Acceptance Rate
Belmont University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is a high 95.3%, with 8,732 out of 9,165 applicants being admitted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate mirrors this at 95.3%. Transfer students enjoy a robust acceptance rate of 92.3%, with 876 out of 949 applicants accepted in 2024. The SAT scores for admitted students range from a 25th percentile composite score of 1160 to a 75th percentile score of 1350, while the average GPA stands at 3.83. Historical data indicates a gradual increase in overall acceptance rates, from 83.2% in 2020 to the current 95.3%.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 9,165
Accepted Applicants: 8,732
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Belmont University reported an overall acceptance rate of 95.3% for the application year 2024, with 8,732 out of 9,165 applicants accepted. This marks a slight decline from the previous year, 2023, which had an acceptance rate of 96.3% with 8,624 accepted from 8,950 applicants. Over the past five years, the acceptance rate has fluctuated significantly, dropping from 96.2% in 2022 and 88.0% in 2021, showing a notable increase in competition as the number of applicants rose from 6,145 in 2015 to over 9,000 currently. Historical data reflects a consistent trend of increasing applicant numbers and a corresponding decrease in acceptance rates, highlighting Belmont's growing selectivity.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Belmont University's wait list acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 was notably high at 78.7%, with 33 applicants offered a spot on the wait list and 26 accepted. Unfortunately, data for the surrounding years, including 2024, 2022, and 2021, is currently unavailable, creating a challenge in identifying trends over time. However, the robust acceptance rate in 2023 suggests a more favorable outcome for wait-listed students compared to previous years where data remains incomplete.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Belmont University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at a remarkable 92.3%, with 876 out of 949 applicants being accepted. This figure marks a significant increase from 89.3% in 2023 and is part of a consistent upward trend over the past four years, rising from 71.0% in 2020. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is notably high at 3.83, indicating that Belmont is attracting well-qualified candidates. Historical acceptance rates showcase an overall growth in favorable outcomes for transfer students, enhancing Belmont's appeal to prospective transfers.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 949
Accepted Applicants: 876
Scores
GPA
3.83
SAT
1160-1350
Math: 560-660
Reading: 600-690
ACT
24-30
Math: 22-28
English: 24-33
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.9% |
| Black/African American | 8.5% |
| Asian American | 3.6% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Race and/or ethnicity nknown | 2% |
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