
Christian college
#4 Best value Christian colleges in the South in TennesseeBelmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational
Real cost
Average price after aid $33,147 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,500 (all students)
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Belmont University in Nashville describes itself as a Christian university and the largest ecumenical Christian university in the United States. Chapel is held three times a week in Gabhart Chapel, and University Ministries works with more than 20 student-led faith development organizations and a campus pastor. The university publishes a Christ-centered identity statement and runs a two-course Religion sequence in its BELL Core.
Faith life at a glance
A week at Belmont University
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- 10:00AMChapel
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- 10:00AMChapel
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- 10:00AMChapel
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Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.
In the college’s own words
Source: belmont.edu“Belmont provides opportunities for spiritual formation through a variety of student-led Faith Development Organizations (FDOs) that meet to worship, pray, study and serve.”
Source: belmont.edu“Our Christian identity shapes our academic mission, guides our community values and informs how we serve Nashville and the world.”
Source: belmont.edu“Belmont on Mission offers opportunities for Belmont students to participate in local service projects as well as domestic and international mission trips.”
Questions students ask
What's a normal week?
Chapel is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. in Gabhart Chapel during the academic year.
Source: belmont.eduWhere do I find community?
Students can join a variety of student-led faith development organizations that meet to worship, pray, study and serve.
Source: belmont.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Belmont on Mission offers local service projects and domestic and international mission trips.
Source: belmont.eduRankings
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In Tennessee
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,280 · ACT 27
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,651
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Worship and chapel
83 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Three chapel services a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) during the academic year, which meets the rubric's 3-or-more level.)
Sources (1)
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont holds Chapel services at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Gabhart Chapel during the academic year.”
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (A weekly mid-day prayer service is offered as an option.)
Sources (1)
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“We invite you to join us each week for a chapel or mid-day prayer service”
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Lisa Weaver Campus Pastor and Pastoral Theologian-in-Residence”
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel is held in Gabhart Chapel on campus.)
Sources (1)
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont holds Chapel services at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Gabhart Chapel during the academic year.”
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Bible and theology
79 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (BELL Core Religion: two courses (6 hours), one in the first year and one in the third year.)
Sources (1)
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“You’ll take one course in your first year and one in your third year.”
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Old and New Testament study is one path; the other path is Understanding the Bible with a topical course.)
Sources (1)
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Depending on your path, this might include focused study of the Old and New Testaments”
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated in the Christian identity statement; the faculty handbook and academic policy pages were not read.)
Sources (1)
- Christian Identity | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/about/christian-identity.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Our Christian identity shapes our academic mission, guides our community values and informs how we serve Nashville and the world.”
- Christian Identity | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/about/christian-identity.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes (A published Christ-centered identity statement with doctrinal affirmations; it is not titled as a statement of faith.)
Sources (1)
- Christian Identity | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/about/christian-identity.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont University stands in continuity with Christians throughout history who affirm Jesus as the Christ and as the measure of all things.”
- Christian Identity | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/about/christian-identity.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Christian community
90 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (The University Ministries staff page lists more than five pastoral and professional staff.)
Sources (1)
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Lisa Weaver Campus Pastor and Pastoral Theologian-in-Residence”
“Adam Perez Assistant Professor of Worship Studies | Director of University Worship”
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One annual retreat is named on the faith formation page.)
Sources (1)
- Faith Formation | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-formation.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“including our annual "Pathways of Purpose" retreat.”
- Faith Formation | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-formation.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (More than 20 student-led faith development organizations.)
Sources (2)
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“in the ministry activities of our 20+ faith development organizations”
- On-Campus Faith Communities | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-communities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont provides opportunities for spiritual formation through a variety of student-led Faith Development Organizations (FDOs) that meet to worship, pray, study and serve.”
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Affiliated church partners and a Find a Church list.)
Sources (1)
- Find a Church | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/find-a-church.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Affiliated Churches are local congregations who have registered with University Ministries and entered into a deliberate partnership with us in an effort to engage Belmont students in a more intentional way.”
- Find a Church | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/find-a-church.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Chief Officer for University Missional Initiatives and University Ministries.)
Sources (1)
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chief Officer for University Missional Initiatives | Professor of Theology, Worship & the Arts | Team Leader, University Ministries”
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
89 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or outreach officeYes (University Ministries runs local service projects.)
Sources (1)
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont on Mission offers opportunities for Belmont students to participate in local service projects as well as domestic and international mission trips.”
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Several domestic and international mission trips each year (Spring Break immersion trips and others).)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/life-at-belmont/spiritual-life.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Our Spring Break immersion trips take you all across the country”
- Spiritual Life | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/life-at-belmont/spiritual-life.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (International mission trips with faith-based partners.)
Sources (1)
- Belmont on Mission | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont on Mission exists to inspire and equip students for faithful participation in God”
- Belmont on Mission | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
- Belmont on Mission | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont on Mission exists to inspire and equip students for faithful participation in God”
- Belmont on Mission | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Strengths
- Chapel is held three times a week in Gabhart Chapel during the academic year.
Sources (1)
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont holds Chapel services at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Gabhart Chapel during the academic year.”
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- More than 20 student-led faith development organizations are supported by University Ministries.
Sources (1)
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“in the ministry activities of our 20+ faith development organizations”
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The Religion sequence in the BELL Core requires two courses, including a first-year Bible course.
Sources (1)
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“You’ll take one course in your first year and one in your third year.”
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
- The Religion sequence has two courses, and Old and New Testament study is one path option rather than required of all.
Sources (1)
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Depending on your path, this might include focused study of the Old and New Testaments”
- General Education Requirements | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/bell-core/gen-ed-requirements.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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Campus ministry home
University Ministries
- Address: Gabhart Student Center, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel (Gabhart Chapel)
Source: belmont.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, belmont.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, belmont.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Campus ministry
Sources (2)
- University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“in the ministry activities of our 20+ faith development organizations”
- University Ministries Who We Are | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/about.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Lisa Weaver Campus Pastor and Pastoral Theologian-in-Residence”
Christian clubs and student life
3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published
Service 1
- Belmont on MissionOff campusSpring Break and other tripsLocal service projects and domestic and international mission trips.
Clubs and groups 1
- Faith Development OrganizationsOn campusVaries by groupMore than 20 student-led groups that worship, pray, study and serve.
Retreats 1
- Pathways of Purpose retreatAnnualAnnual retreat on calling and vocation.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Chapel, worship and prayer
Confirm with the campus ministry
Chapel 1
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:00 AMGabhart Chapel · During the academic year.
Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.
Sources for these times (1)
- Chapel Schedule | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/events/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Belmont holds Chapel services at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Gabhart Chapel during the academic year.”
Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $62,570 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 7,330 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 35% · Women 65% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 16% |
| Total students | 8,862 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $33,147 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $62,570 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 67% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 65% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 76% |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,930 |
| Admission rate | 95% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,578 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Average SAT | 1280 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–690 |
| SAT math | 560–660 |
| ACT composite | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 62 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Finance | |
| Accounting | |
| Nursing | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Marketing | |
| Business administration | |
| Public relations | |
| Biology | |
| Business (general) | |
| Design | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Secondary education | |
| Arts management | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Psychology | |
| Social work | |
| Communication studies | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| English | |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | |
| Film and video | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Architecture, Area studies, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communications Technologies/Technicians, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computing and information science, Economics, Educational leadership, Engineering Physics, Fine arts, German, History, Hospitality management, International business, International relations, Journalism, Management information systems, Management science, Mathematics, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other theology and religious vocations, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physics, Political science, Pre-law and legal studies, Public health, Publishing, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Software and media applications, Special education, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Teacher education, Theatre, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Communications technology | |
| Communication |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 4% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,010 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Missouri Valley Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 64%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $42,923IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 60% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Nashville International Airport (BNA)About 7 miles away · about 20 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Nashville-DavidsonAbout 3 miles away · about 5 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 38°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.45 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.23 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.23 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- Is Belmont University a Christian college?
- Yes. Belmont University is a Christian college.
- What is Belmont University’s Compass Score?
- 84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Where is chapel held at Belmont University?
- Chapel is listed at Gabhart Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
- Is Belmont University Compass Recommended?
- Yes. Belmont University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.
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- IPEDS unit ID 219709
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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