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13:1 student to faculty ratio

7,400+enrollment

Located next to the world-famous MUSIC ROW, just 2 miles from downtown Nashville

No. 5Ranked

in the Regional Universities South category by

U.S. News & World Report

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A Place to Belong

Choosing a college is a big decision. Its not just about classes and credits, although academics are important. College is about preparing for a career and building lifelong friendships. Its about studying hard and getting involved. Its about transforming your mind, your life and the world around you.

Belmonts 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?

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A Leader in Academics If youre 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 Belmonts 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 dont just follow the trends; instead, were 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 Belmonts 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 todays global marketplace.

Belmonts liberal arts base means youll 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 resumeit was named one of the best music business programs in the country by Rolling Stone and Timebut youll want to get to know all of our colleges, programs and majors before making a decision.

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dukeBRANDI 2016

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.

Columbia, TENNESSEE

MAJOR: Biology (Pre-Dental)

MINORS: Chemistry and

Computer Science

Black Student Association

Athletics Department student worker

Bruin Recruiter

Volunteer at Nashville Rescue Mission and Ronald McDonald House

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dreyerJACK 2018

Belmont is unique because of the diverse opportunities

and experiences you are offered. From great D1 basketball to

songwriting on the peaceful quad to doing community service

downtown with one of our 145 student organizations, the

possibilities are endless. Im one year into my Belmont career,

and Ive already been blown away by my growth and experiences.

Vernon Hills, ILLINOIS

MAJOR: Commercial Music for Guitar

ABOUT ME:

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A Thriving CommunityOur beautiful 75-acre campus is packed with opportunities. Dive into campus life with any of our 145+ 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, theres always something going on from socials, movie nights and concerts to the annual Fall Follies or other events held in the 5,500-seat Curb Event Center.

Our campus continues to grow, too, with 2015 marking the opening of a beautiful new cafeteria and state-of-the-art academic building. This comes on the heels of the 2014 addition of the Wedgewood Academic Center, Belmonts largest building to date which houses 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. Greatand familiarfood options are available across campus as well with McAlisters Deli, Papa Johns Pizza, Chick-fil-A and a We Proudly Brew Starbucks venue that are just steps away, ready to provide a full meal or a quick snack.

And in terms of student activities, theres 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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7 nationally recognized sororities and fraternities17 NCAA Division I athletic teams

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A Growing, Urban HometownOne of the nations 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 hasnt 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 health care 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 youre 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 youll 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!

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kochKRISTEN 2017

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 Jenis Ice Cream!

Chapin, ILLINOIS

MAJOR: Exercise Science, Honors Program

MINOR: Athletic Training

Resident Assistant

Belmont Catholic Community

Intramurals

Exercise Science Club

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walking distance of campus, including Nashvilles famous

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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, its also a great value. Approximately 5055 percent of entering freshmen receive an academic merit scholarship award, and financial aid is awarded to approximately 75 percent of students. Plus, Kiplingers named us one of the top 100 Best Values in Private Colleges. Its 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.

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See Yourself at Belmont Youve heard about what Belmont has to offer, but one of the best ways to really see yourself at Belmont is to schedule a visit! We offer campus visits MondayFriday where you can attend an admissions information session, take a campus tour, enjoy lunch in our new dining hall and learn more about your academic area of interest. Its a great way to understand the Belmont difference.

waggyCHRIS 2017

Ive had the chance to do community work, film videos

and act out Shakespeare. Ive learned about the origins

of hip hop and about prison injustice. I cant say that there is a single outstanding [class]

experience, because there have been so many

great experiences.

South Bend, INDIANA

MAJOR: Audio Engineering

Technology

MINOR: Video Production

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McAfee Concert Hall usher

Athletics Department student worker

Top 100 school in Kiplingers

Best Values in Private Colleges

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.

MAJORS/PROGRAMS

For Fall 2015, enrolled freshmen scored on average

26 on the ACTand 1140 on the SAT

For detailed information on minor programs, concentrations within majors, degree requirements and course descriptions, visit belmont.edu/catalog.

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class is3.5JACK C. MASSEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business International Business International Economics Management Management Information

Systems Marketing Social Entrepreneurship

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BUSINESS

Audio Engineering Technology Entertainment Industry Studies Motion Pictures 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 Leadership Church Leadership

& Administration Faith & Social Justice Philosophy of Religion Religion & the Arts Religious Studies Worship Leadership

COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Department of Art

Art Art Education Art History Design Communications Studio Art

Department of Theatre & Dance

Theatre Theatre Directing Theatre & Drama Theatre Education Theatre Performance Theatre Production Design

School of Music

Church Music Commercial Music Music (Bachelor of Arts) Music Composition Music Education Music Performance Music Theory Music Therapy Music with an Outside Minor Musical Theatre Piano Pedagogy

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

Asian Studies

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

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