See yourself at
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Located next to the world-famous Ranked
No. 7
in the Regional Universities South category by U.S. News & World Report
MUSIC ROW,
just 2 miles from downtown Nashville
13:1 7,000+
student to faculty ratio
enrollment
illustration by: Lucie Rice
A Place to Belong Choosing a college is a big decision. It’s not just about classes and credits, although academics are important. College is about preparing for a career and building lifelong friendships. It’s about studying hard and getting involved. It’s about transforming your mind, your life and the world around you. Belmont’s innovative academics, outstanding faculty, vibrant campus life and location in Nashville provide an opportunity like no other. Belmont offers not only a tremendous higher education experience but also the chance to develop existing talents while discovering new ones, empowering your future in ways you may have never before imagined. As you compare everything that goes into your college decision, ask yourself this: Is Belmont where I belong?
A Leader in Academics If you’re looking for a school with professors who are available to you and take an active interest in making your college experience the best it can be, Belmont is a clear winner. Our 13:1 student to faculty ratio makes for a uniquely personal learning experience. In fact, nearly half of Belmont’s classes consist of fewer than 20 students. Belmont is also home to a number of unique academic programs that link classroom education with real-life experience. We don’t just follow the trends; instead, we’re leading the way with pioneering interdisciplinary majors like music therapy, social entrepreneurship, publishing and religion & the arts. U.S. News & World Report has praised Belmont in recent years for “leading the pack in improvements and innovative changes.” Maybe they heard about our media studies class project with Google Glass or our sociology course that took place while traveling to 40 states in 40 days. Part of Belmont’s academic mission is to engage and transform the world through international study, service and internship opportunities on six of the seven continents. Each year hundreds of students from all majors study abroad, earning Belmont credits while gaining a greater respect for other cultures and an increased skill set with immeasurable value in today’s global marketplace. Belmont’s liberal arts base means you’ll get intensive studies in all the liberal arts and humanities, but we also offer highly regarded professional and pre-professional programs in accounting, nursing, pre-law and more. Belmont may be most well-known for its music resume — it was named one of the best music business programs in the country by Rolling Stone and Time — but you’ll want to get to know all of our colleges, programs and majors before making a decision.
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students studied abroad in
2014
more than
undergraduate majors in a wide array of fields
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master’s programs doctoral degrees
BRANDI 2016 duke
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Columbia, TENNESSEE MAJOR: Biology (Pre-dentistry) MINORS: Chemistry and Computer Science ABOUT ME: Black Student Association Athletics Department student worker Bruin Recruiter Volunteer at Nashville Rescue Mission and Ronald McDonald House “I am so grateful that Belmont takes pride in offering small class sizes. I am not just a number; my professors know me and seek to build a relationship with all of their students. At Belmont, you will engage with so many unique people who challenge you and require you to think critically.�
MADELYN 2017 reynolds
Nashville, TENNESSEE MAJOR: Communication Studies ABOUT ME: Bruin Recruiter Intern at local event planning company Church childcare volunteer “Growing up in Nashville, I have been around many of Belmont’s alumni who sing the university’s praises. I knew I didn’t want to leave Nashville, and when I walked onto campus, I knew Belmont was where I wanted to be. Belmont truly feels like a big family and makes you feel like you are home.”
A Thriving Community Our beautiful 75-acre campus is packed with opportunities. Dive into campus life with any of our 135+ clubs and organizations, or cheer on one of our 17 NCAA Division I teams. Want to get in on the action? Our popular intramurals program includes everything from flag football and basketball to wiffleball and dodgeball. Or maybe a game of quidditch or Frisbee on the Quad is more your style? With more than half of Belmont undergrads living on campus, there’s always something going on from socials, movie nights and concerts to the annual Fall Follies or other events held in the 5,500seat Curb Event Center. Our campus continues to grow, too, with the 2014 addition of a new residence hall and the brand new Wedgewood Academic Center, housing liberal arts, science and religion programs along with numerous lab spaces and a 250-seat chapel. Other buildings worth boasting about include the McAfee Concert Hall, with its unparalleled acoustics, and the Beaman Student Life Center, home to our campus gym and rock-climbing wall as well as a central lobby for hanging out or studying. An amazing new cafeteria is slated to open in 2015, but for now the main cafeteria is joined by McAlister’s Deli, Papa John’s Pizza, Chick-fil-A and several other on campus options that are just steps away, ready to provide a full meal or a quick snack. And in terms of student activities, there’s a club or group for nearly every interest. If Greek life is your thing, Belmont University is home to five nationally recognized sororities and two nationally recognized fraternities. Or choose from a wide range of organizations, from academic to athletic to social to spiritual. The Bruins are big on giving back, too, logging more than 200,000 hours of community service annually.
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135 more than
STUDENT
organizations & clubs
17 NCAA
Division I athletic teams
7
nationally recognized sororities and fraternities
A Growing, Urban Hometown One of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, Nashville was rated one of the top five tourist destinations in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveler. But all that acclaim hasn’t gone to our heads. We were also named the friendliest city in America by Travel + Leisure. Our popularity may have something to do with our booming healthcare industry, thriving music scene and healthy job market, not to mention being a hub of higher education, with more than 20 colleges and universities located in the area. Our status as the state capital means Nashville is a business hub, too, providing endless opportunities for internships in a variety of fields. With professional sports teams, more than 100 live music venues, world-class museums and a wide range of outdoor activities, Nashville is a city with plenty to offer. The Belmont campus is also just blocks from historic Music Row as well as the trendy coffeehouses, boutiques and restaurants of Hillsboro Village and the 12 South Neighborhood. Drive a few miles and you’re in the heart of downtown, an interesting mix of honky tonks and history, with landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts just waiting for you to explore. When you choose a college, you also choose a new hometown, and as a Belmont Bruin you’ll be proud to be part of the larger Nashville community. If that sounds good to you, let us be the first to say, “Welcome home!”
Sevier Park
KRISTEN 2017 koch
Chapin, ILLINOIS MAJOR: Exercise Science, Honors Program
ABOUT ME: Resident Assistant Belmont Catholic Community Fido
Intramurals Exercise Science Club
DOZENS of
restaurants within walking distance of campus, including Nashville’s famous
PANCAKE PANTRY
Nashville ranked #1 by Huffington Post
20 20s Awesome U.S. Cities You Need to Visit in Your
I always have a book with me “The small classroom sizes allow you to form personal relationships with the professors and other students, but the campus is big enough so there are always new people to meet. I also love how close the campus is to Jeni’s Ice Cream!”
nashville
MINOR: Athletic Training
CHRIS 2017 waggy
A Great Value in Education When considering a college, finances are almost always a factor. Fortunately, Belmont is not only a standout when it comes to academics, location and community, it’s also a great value. Approximately 50 – 55 percent of entering freshmen receive an academic merit scholarship award, and financial aid is awarded to approximately 75 percent of students. Plus, Kiplinger’s named us one of the top 100 “Best Values in Private Colleges.” It’s easy to see that Belmont can provide you a one-of-a-kind education at a competitive price. Your time at college will help shape who you become and what your career path looks like. A Belmont education continues to pay dividends for the rest of your life, taking you on a journey From Here to Anywhere.
South Bend, INDIANA MAJOR: Audio Engineering Technology MINOR: Video Production ABOUT ME: Bruin Recruiter McAfee Concert Hall usher Athletics Department student worker
“I’ve had the chance to do community work, film videos and act out Shakespeare. I’ve learned about the origins of hip hop and about prison injustice. I can’t say that there is a single outstanding [class] experience, because there have been so many great experiences.”
See Yourself at Belmont You’ve heard about what Belmont has to offer, but one of the best ways to really see yourself at Belmont is to schedule a visit! Tour the campus and interact with students — it’s a great way to understand the Belmont difference.
belmont.edu/visit
/belmontuniversity
admissions@belmont.edu
@belmontuniv
615.460.6785 or 800.56ENROLL
@belmontu
belmont.edu/tourguide
belmont.edu/bruinblogs
Top 100 school in Kiplinger’s
75% FINANCIAL AID awarded to
“Best Values in Private Colleges” Average unweighted high school GPA for freshman class is
3.53
of students
For Fall 2014, enrolled freshmen scored an approximate
26
on the
ACT 1146 and
on the
SAT
MAJORS/PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • Accounting • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • General Business • International Business • International Economics • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing
MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BUSINESS • Audio Engineering Technology • Entertainment Industry Studies • Music Business • Songwriting
GORDON E. INMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING • Nursing • Social Work
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES School of Education • Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Exercise Science • Middle School Education • Secondary Education
School of Humanities • English • French • German • Philosophy • Spanish School of Social Sciences • Audio & Video Production • Communication Studies • Corporate Communications • History • International Politics • Journalism • Mass Communication • Multimedia Production • Political Science • Politics & Public Law • Public Relations • Publishing • Sociology • Video Production
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS • Applied Discrete Mathematics • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Engineering Physics • Environmental Science • Mathematics • Medical Physics • Neuroscience • Pharmaceutical Studies
• Physics • Psychology • Web Programming & Development
COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & CHRISTIAN MINISTRY • Biblical Languages • Biblical Studies • Christian Ethics • Christian Leadership • Church Leadership & Administration • Philosophy of Religion • Religion & the Arts • Religious Studies
COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Department of Art • Art Education • Art History • Art Studies • Design Communications • Studio Art Department of Theatre & Dance • Theatre & Directing • Theatre & Drama • Theatre Education • Theatre Performance • Theatre Production Design
School of Music • Bachelor of Arts with Major in Music • Church Music • Commercial Music • Musical Theatre • Music Composition • Music Education • Music Performance • Music Theory • Music Therapy • Music with an Outside Minor • Piano Pedagogy
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS • Asian Studies • Motion Pictures • Social Entrepreneurship
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN: • Pre-Allied Health • Pre-Dental • Pre-Law • Pre-Medical • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Optometry • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary
For detailed information on minor programs, concentrations within majors, degree requirements and course descriptions, visit belmont.edu/catalog. Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to students should be directed to the Dean of Students, Beaman Student Life Center Suite 200, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212, deanofstudents@belmont.edu or 615.460.6407.
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