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Moderately selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Belmont Abbey College acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 75%, Belmont Abbey College is a moderately selective private college in North Carolina. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Belmont Abbey College
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Belmont Abbey College weighs, where it ranks among North Carolina schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
75%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
960-1200
of admitted students
Type
Private
Belmont, NC
Average net price
$24,639
per year after aid

What do students study at Belmont Abbey College?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 83 (27.8%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 39 (13%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 31 (10.4%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 23 (7.7%)Psychology · 21 (7%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 20 (6.7%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 20 (6.7%)Education · 17 (5.7%)Social Sciences · 14 (4.7%)

Will I get into Belmont Abbey College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Belmont Abbey College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Belmont Abbey College?

Belmont Abbey College admits most qualified applicants (around 75%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Belmont Abbey College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Belmont Abbey College hard to get into?

Belmont Abbey College is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 75% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Belmont Abbey College?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Belmont Abbey College, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Belmont Abbey College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Belmont Abbey College by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Belmont Abbey College for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Belmont Abbey College with a 3.1 GPA and a 1080 SAT?

About 92% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1080 SAT, the middle of Belmont Abbey College's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1200 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Belmont Abbey College by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 96025th pctSAT 1080middleSAT 120075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.528%Target51%Likely73%Safety39%Target
2.856%Likely77%Safety90%Safety74%Safety
3.181%Safety92%Safety97%Safety93%Safety
3.493%Safety97%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/belmont-abbey-college.

How to get into Belmont Abbey College

Built from Belmont Abbey College's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Belmont Abbey College, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Belmont Abbey College carries about a 3.18 core GPA and a 1150 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 960 to 1200 SAT (18 to 26 ACT). Submit a score at 1080 or higher; below 960, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Belmont Abbey College weighs

Belmont Abbey College rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Belmont Abbey College's exact dates at www.belmontabbeycollege.edu.

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How many students apply to Belmont Abbey College, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, Belmont Abbey College received 2,972 applications and admitted 2,686, an acceptance rate of 90.4%. 400 enrolled. Only about 15% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Belmont Abbey College enrolls about 1,276 undergraduates in total, 46% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Applied
2,972
fall 2023
Admitted
2,686
90.4% of applicants
Enrolled
400
15% yield
Undergraduates
1,276
Belmont, midsize suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Belmont Abbey College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Belmont Abbey College scored between 960 and 1200 on the SAT (average 1099). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 18 to 26. A score above 1200 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 960 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Belmont Abbey College is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
960-1200
average 1099
ACT middle 50%
18-26
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Belmont Abbey College looks for

What Belmont Abbey College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Belmont Abbey College leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Belmont Abbey College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Belmont Abbey College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Belmont Abbey College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How much does Belmont Abbey College cost after financial aid?

Belmont Abbey College's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $34,788 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $19,500. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,639 a year, and it ranges from $20,610 for families earning under $30,000 to $27,059 for families earning over $110,000. 24% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$34,788
per year, before aid
Average net price
$24,639
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
24%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$20,610
$30k to $48k$18,868
$48k to $75k$21,195
$75k to $110k$24,798
Over $110k$27,059

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Belmont Abbey College graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Belmont Abbey College student who received federal aid earns $47,937 a year, up from $43,816 at six years. 47% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $26,000; 48% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$47,937
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
47%
within six years
Retention
70%
return for year two
Median debt
$26,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Belmont Abbey College compares in North Carolina

Belmont Abbey College ranks #18 most selective of 38 schools in North Carolina in our database.

Among the 38 North Carolina schools we track, Belmont Abbey College ranks #18 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Duke University (6%) and Davidson College (13%) sit nearby, which makes North Carolina a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Duke University
6%acceptance · NC
Davidson College
13%acceptance · NC
University of North Carolina
15%acceptance · NC
Wake Forest University
22%acceptance · NC
Carolina University
40%acceptance · NC
NC State University
42%acceptance · NC
Johnson C. Smith University
45%acceptance · NC
North Carolina A&T State University
50%acceptance · NC
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Similar to Belmont Abbey College

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Frequently asked questions

What is Belmont Abbey College's acceptance rate?

Belmont Abbey College admitted 2,686 of 2,972 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 90.4% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 15% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Belmont Abbey College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 960 to 1200 on the SAT and 18 to 26 on the ACT. A score above 1200 is in the top quarter of admits. Belmont Abbey College is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Belmont Abbey College test-optional?

Yes. Belmont Abbey College reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Belmont Abbey College cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Belmont Abbey College, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $24,639 a year against a sticker price of about $34,788. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $20,610 on average.

What do Belmont Abbey College graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Belmont Abbey College are $47,937 a year among students who received federal aid, and 47% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Belmont Abbey College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Belmont Abbey College weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Belmont Abbey College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Belmont Abbey College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Belmont Abbey College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Belmont Abbey College specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.