Belmont University Acceptance Rate
Nashville, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,950
- Admitted
- 8,624
- Yield
- 19.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Belmont University's acceptance rate has risen from 82.7% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,665 to 8,950 (+58%) over that period.
Its 96.4% rate makes Belmont University more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 3%.
Belmont University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,665 | 4,686 | 82.7% | 1,393 |
| 2015–16 | 6,145 | 4,934 | 80.3% | 1,387 |
| 2016–17 | 7,263 | 5,886 | 81% | 1,571 |
| 2017–18 | 7,737 | 6,282 | 81.2% | 1,568 |
| 2018–19 | 8,210 | 6,771 | 82.5% | 1,568 |
| 2019–20 | 7,965 | 6,675 | 83.8% | 1,684 |
| 2020–21 | 8,926 | 7,429 | 83.2% | 1,595 |
| 2021–22 | 9,614 | 8,468 | 88.1% | 1,834 |
| 2022–23 | 9,163 | 8,821 | 96.3% | 1,917 |
| 2023–24 | 8,950 | 8,624 | 96.4% | 1,669 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,121 | 5,933 | 96.9% |
| Men | 2,829 | 2,691 | 95.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–690 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 43% |
How Belmont University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Belmont University's acceptance rate?
Belmont University's acceptance rate is 96.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,624 admitted of 8,950 applicants).
Is Belmont University test optional?
Belmont University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Belmont University?
Belmont University received 8,950 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,624.
What SAT score do you need for Belmont University?
Admitted students at Belmont University typically scored 600–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Belmont University getting harder to get into?
Belmont University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.7% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.belmont.edu/.