Ready to apply? Belmont accepts applications via the Common Application©, the Belmont University online application or paper application. Keep in mind that applications for admission to Belmont are considered on a rolling basis, so early submission of application materials is strongly encouraged. All applicants to the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance and the Songwriting major have additional application steps with dates for auditions and portfolio submission. Applicants will be notified of a decision within a few weeks of completing the application.
Here’s a checklist of what you’ll need – just let us know if you have any questions.
Application Checklist
Where do I start?
Complete the entire Degree Seeking Application thoroughly and submit the non-refundable application fee of $50. You can apply using the following methods:
Belmont Online Application The Common Application ©
Click here to download the Belmont University Paper Application
It is STRONGLY preferred that the application for admission be submitted prior to the submission of transcripts, recommendation letter, and other supporting application materials (with the exception of SAT or ACT scores). Submission of supporting materials prior to the application can result in a significant delay of the application process.
Then you'll need to submit...
- Official Transcripts
- Test Scores
- School Counselor Recommendation/School Report
Request that official transcripts be sent from the high school directly to the Office of Admissions. For a transcript to be official, it may not be marked “Issued to Student.” Electronic copies are accepted from Parchment, Clearinghouse, Naviance or SCOIR (if your school participates).
Or you may have an official hard copy mailed directly to our offices at:
Office of Admissions
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212
Due to COVID limitations, Belmont will be test optional for the 2021 and 2022 application seasons. Students should select if they would like test scores to be considered when they fill out their application for admission. Should you choose to report your test scores, please request official ACT or SAT-1 score reports be sent directly to Belmont from the relevant testing agency. Test scores will also be accepted as official if submitted on an official high school transcript. Belmont does not consider the Writing component from either the ACT or SAT and will consider the super-score for admission and scholarship purposes.
Belmont’s ACT code is 3946
Belmont’s SAT code is 1058
Provide the School Counselor Recommendation (or School Report Form if using the Common Application) to the appropriate person in your school counseling office and have him or her send the completed recommendation directly to Belmont.
Homeschooled students should submit one Personal Recommendation letter from someone other than a family member in place of the Counselor Recommendation.
Learn more information about Belmont University’s admissions procedures, criteria, and admittance to programs with specific admissions requirements.
Admissions Timeline
- Freshman Admission Timetable for Fall 2021:
- The application process opens on August 1, 2020 for 2021 admission consideration.
- Admission decisions at Belmont are made on a rolling basis, and all candidates with completed application files are given equal consideration throughout the admission cycle.
- The Admissions Committee will begin communicating admission decisions with applicants via U.S. Mail in mid-September.
- All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships throughout the admission cycle. No additional application is necessary for merit scholarship consideration. General freshman academic merit scholarship notification is made via U.S. Mail immediately following the offer of admission.
A cumulative high school grade point average of 3.7+ is considered competitive for a general freshman academic scholarship. - Belmont’s most competitive academic merit scholarship programs require that freshman candidates for Fall 2021 have completed application files by December 1, 2020. This deadline applies only to top scholarship program consideration.
Belmont’s most competitive academic merit scholarship programs (including Archer Presidential and Faculty Scholar awards) recognize approximately the top 2 percent of freshman applicants for admission. In 2019 the average cumulative high school grade point average was 4.30 and the ACT Composite score was 34, or SAT score of 1528. Selection criteria include a review of academic and leadership accomplishments. Demonstrated financial need may also be considered. Submission of the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is also required. - Other Important Freshman Dates to Remember:
- December 1 – The Undergraduate FAFSA Priority filing date for Fall 2021 enrollment
- May 1 – National Candidate Reply Date (deadline for freshman non-refundable enrollment deposit submission)
- International Student Admission Dates:
- June 1 – Fall
- October 1 – Spring
- March 1 – Summer