Belmont Abbey College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,276 students.
About This School
Belmont Abbey College is a private nonprofit institution located in Belmont, North Carolina with approximately 1,276 undergraduate students enrolled. Belmont Abbey College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,639 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Belmont Abbey College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1876 by the Benedictine monks of Belmont Abbey. The college is affiliated with the Catholic Church and the Order of Saint Benedict. Belmont Abbey is the only college in North Carolina affiliated with the Catholic Church.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 46% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly a third of students leave after just one year, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,560, and the Catholic Benedictine identity is genuine and distinctive — this is the only Catholic-affiliated college in North Carolina, making it a meaningful choice for students who want faith integrated into campus life. Worth considering if you're a mission-aligned student who has visited, connected with the community, and have a clear plan to stay on track to graduation.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,276 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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