Belmont Abbey College

Belmont Abbey College is moderately difficult to get into. Belmont Abbey College admitted 97% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,757 students applied to Belmont Abbey College and 2,679 were admitted.

Consult with Belmont Abbey College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Belmont Abbey College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Belmont Abbey College's admissions stats.

Belmont Abbey College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	28%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	23%
Waitlist	No

Belmont Abbey College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Belmont Abbey College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	October 30	November 5

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Considering Applying Early to Belmont Abbey College?

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Belmont Abbey College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 30. Belmont Abbey College will release EA admissions decisions no later than November 5.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Belmont Abbey College Admissions

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Is Belmont Abbey College Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Belmont Abbey College. Belmont Abbey College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Belmont Abbey College accepted 97% of students, around 2,679 from the 2,757 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Belmont Abbey College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Belmont Abbey College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Belmont Abbey College

Belmont Abbey College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Belmont Abbey College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Belmont Abbey College

Wondering what factors are considered by Belmont Abbey College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Belmont Abbey College for more information on admission factors.

Belmont Abbey College Application Requirements

To apply to Belmont Abbey College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Belmont Abbey College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.25	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Belmont Abbey College?

Students admitted to Belmont Abbey College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3. At Belmont Abbey College 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 16% were in the top 25% and 47% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Belmont Abbey College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.91%
3.75 and 3.99	20.82%
3.50 and 3.74	28.02%
3.25 and 3.49	7.2%
3.00 and 3.24	15.17%
2.50 and 2.9	17.22%
2.00 and 2.49	5.4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Belmont Abbey College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Belmont Abbey College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 28% of Belmont Abbey College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 23% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Belmont Abbey College?

To be competitive with other Belmont Abbey College applicants, you should strive to score between 940 and 1130 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Belmont Abbey College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1130 and 25% of scored lower than 940, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Belmont Abbey College students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Belmont Abbey College students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Belmont Abbey College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Belmont Abbey College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Belmont Abbey College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Belmont Abbey College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Belmont Abbey College.

Transfer students can enroll in Belmont Abbey College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Belmont Abbey College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Belmont Abbey College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Belmont Abbey College.

Does Belmont Abbey College accept transfer credits?

✅ Belmont Abbey College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Belmont Abbey College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Belmont Abbey College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Belmont Abbey College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Belmont Abbey College?

❌ No, Belmont Abbey College is test optional, so you can choose whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Belmont Abbey College's acceptance rate?

✅ Belmont Abbey College has an acceptance rate of 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Belmont Abbey College?

❌ Belmont Abbey College does not offer early decision.

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