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Overview
Belmont University is a private christian university located in Nashville, Tennessee. The university originated with the founding of the Belmont Women's College in 1890 by Susan Ledley Heron and Ida Emily Hood. It was considered as Belmont College in 1951 but finally was termed as Belmont University in 1991 due to many expansion programs.
Belmont offers more than 190 Undergraduate, graduate, professional and certification programs that aim to ignite passion in students and help them gain the appropriate expertise to become competent leaders of the society.
Student life:
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Belmont takes students’ health and well being very seriously as they have Counseling services that offer short term mental health education and care for all students. They also have a campus pharmacy that provides quality medical services to all students in need.
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They also have Accessibility services for students with different needs and handle accommodation processes for differently abled students and those suffering from medical conditions.
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Belmont goes out of its way to promote inclusivity on campus and one of the way it does this is by being mindful of Title IX and prevention of sexual violence on campus. They promise a safe and comfortable environment for all students, staff and faculty.
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With approximately 180+ student-led clubs and organizations, there are endless opportunities to find the community where you fit like a puzzle piece. These include communities like the Student Government Association (SGA), The Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Greek organizations, and many more.
Ranking
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Named one of the most innovative colleges nationally for over 15 years
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Places at 97% on Career Outcomes Rate
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#36 Nationally for 1st Year Experience (U.S. News & World Report)
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#21 in the Nation for Undergraduate Teaching (U.S. News & World Report)
Notable Alumni:
Among Belmont University’s impressive roster of alumni are Josh Turner and Brad Paisley, American country singers and songwriters. Another impressive personality on the list is Diane Black, former United States Representative for the 6th congressional district in Tennessee.
Colleges and Schools- Belmont offers a wide range of options for students to choose from, with 12 colleges featuring more than 100 different majors for students to choose from.
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College of Education
- College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- College of Sciences & Mathematics
- College of Music & Performing Arts
- Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Studies & Global Education
- Jack C. Massey College of Business
- Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB)
- O'More College of Architecture & Design
- Thomas F. Frist Jr., College of Medicine
- Watkins College of Art
