📍 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont, NC 28012

📞 (704) 461-6700

🌐 Belmont Abbey College Website

No. of Students: 1,741

No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 30-plus majors with 50-plus minors and concentrations; new graduate programs include MBA, M.S. in Nursing - Nurse Educator, M.A. in Leadership, M.S. in Data Analytics, M.A. in Communication, M.A. in Classical & Liberal Education, M.A. in Motorsport Management, and M.A. in Sport Management

Mandatum: Yes

Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes, weekdays

Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: Various

Annual Cost of Tuition: $21,500

Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: More than 98%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Athletics Division: NCAA Division II

Acceptance Rate: 98%

On-campus-living requirement: All students ages 25 and under receiving institutional aid and/or are participating in college-sponsored activities are required to live on campus. The only exceptions to this policy are as follows: They live within commuting distance of the campus with a parent or legal guardian, less than a 35-mile distance; they are legally married and living with spouse; they have demonstrated financial hardship. Part-time students are generally not allowed to live on campus unless otherwise approved by the director of residence life. This includes students who drop below full-time status (12 hours).

% of students who live on campus: 62%

Why Belmont Abbey

At the Abbey, you’ll unlock a world of learning and grow as a whole person: in mind, body and spirit. We guide you to becoming the best version of yourself while strengthening your relationship with God. We know you could thrive here!

Known for (perhaps: unique major; “coolest” — or most distinct — tradition): One of the Abbey’s most unique and exciting majors is Motorsport Management. Through foundational courses in business, leadership, sports law, and risk management — combined with unmatched internships and industry-connected faculty — the Abbey is leading the way in preparing students for careers in the fast-paced world of motorsports. A B.A. in Motorsport Management from Belmont Abbey can open doors to careers with NASCAR, Formula One, Roush, and more.

A unique and meaningful tradition at the Abbey takes place every Orientation: incoming freshmen make their very own brick. This practice honors the legacy of the first monks and students, who crafted the original Abbey bricks by hand using clay they dug from the earth. In that same spirit, our newest students roll up their sleeves and create bricks that will one day be part of a future building project on campus.

Nearest town with student life and/or top destination for student fun, or most popular campus activities: Belmont Abbey College is just 20 minutes from the cultural and business hub of Charlotte, North Carolina — giving students easy access to world-class experiences beyond campus. Students love exploring the U.S. National Whitewater Center, visiting NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway, and diving into the city’s vibrant professional sports scene:

• NFL Football – Carolina Panthers
• NBA Basketball – Charlotte Hornets
• Major League Soccer – Charlotte FC
• ...and so much more!

“Why I love my school” 

“I came to Belmont Abbey after falling in love with the Great Books program on campus. Not only has the program exceeded my expectations, but I have had the chance to form beautiful friendships and experience a thriving campus culture!” — Caroline Chase ’24

The Institution:

• President’s Oath
• Catholic Board 
• Catholic Faculty 
• Mandatum Required
• Theologians’ Oath 

Campus Culture:

• Mass and Confession
• Speakers Vetted
• Unobjectionable Clubs
• No Coed Dorms*
• Health Services Okay

School’s Comments:

The Institution: Founded in 1876, Belmont Abbey College is a private, Catholic baccalaureate and liberal arts institution. Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. Guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and others. We are committed to giving prospective students all the support and resources they need. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about admissions at Belmont Abbey College at (704) 461-6700 or [email protected].

Catholic Board and Faculty: With regard to the board of trustees, the college follows the policy outlined in the apostolic constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae of St. John Paul II and the norms contained in “The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States” promulgated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Theologians’ Oath: The mandatum is the proper requirement for undergraduate faculty and institutions, and we require it of all Catholic faculty members in theology. The “Profession of Faith” and “Oath of Fidelity” are more proper for pontifical faculties teaching in seminaries.

Dorms: We have nine residence halls, and two are coed, with specific floors dividing males and females. Visitation policies are enforced in all of our residential halls. Students who live there have an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to live in an adult community while at the same time upholding themselves and their colleagues to excellence and virtue.