Belmont University's published cost of attendance is $62,570. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $22,950, middle-income families pay around $28,009, and higher-income families pay approximately $43,606.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $62,570 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,540 |
| Room and Board | $15,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,423 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $33,147 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,950 |
| $30–48k | $24,723 |
| $48–75k | $28,009 |
| $75–110k | $32,153 |
| $110k+ | $43,606 |
Belmont University's published cost of attendance is $62,570. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $22,950, middle-income families pay around $28,009, and higher-income families pay approximately $43,606. Azimuth ranks Belmont University #1303 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Belmont participates in federal need-based aid programs and institutional scholarships to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution's aid application process uses the FAFSA, and families should review Belmont's financial aid page for current merit and need-based scholarship opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $72,092; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,202, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Belmont University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,202, placing Belmont University in the 30.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,099 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Belmont University in the 13.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Belmont University #1000 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Belmont University's concentration in Visual & Performing Arts and related creative fields. Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management is the largest program with 411 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,893, representing 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 175 students with median 4-year earnings of $79,069, while Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians and Music round out the top programs with 118 and 94 graduates respectively. These programs collectively shape the institution's earnings profile and reflect the career pathways available to students in creative and performance-oriented disciplines.
