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Belmont at a Glance

Explore Belmont's fast facts to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Why Belmont?

Over 900 faculty and staff teach and work at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. A student-centered Christian environment, Belmont feels like a small community where you know most of your neighbors and do your job in a friendly and energetic atmosphere that prides itself on excellent service to all. Students receive an academically challenging education and are encouraged to develop their whole being to transform the world.

The University itself is growing both in its student population and in its buildings and facilities. With an enrollment of more than 8,400 students, Belmont has expanded its campus in the last decade with the addition of numerous new buildings including the Baskin Center, the McAfee Concert Hall, the Inman Center, McWhorter Hall, the Curb Event Center and the Ayers Academic Center, along with numerous new on-campus housing options. 

The University encourages all employees to grow in their careers and offers a variety of professional and personal development opportunities. Belmont University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Belmont will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified persons including qualified minorities and women.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission: We are a Christ-centered, student-focused community, developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and transformational mindset, eager and equipped to make the world a better place.

Our Vision: To be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, radically championing the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Our Aspirational Aim: To be widely recognized as the leading Christ-centered university in the world, known for:

  • Forming diverse leaders of character
  • Equipping people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service
  • Being radical champions for helping people and communities flourish

Our Values: Integrity, Inquiry, Collaboration, Service and Humility

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Location & Campus

Our 93-acre campus is in the heart of the legendary Music Row and just two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee.


National Recognition

From our focus on undergraduate teaching to our beautiful campus, Belmont regularly ranks among top institutions nationwide.

#22
Best undergraduate teaching - U.S. News & World Report
#12
Best Christian colleges and universities in America - Edvocate
#11
Prettiest college campuses in America - Architectural Digest
#27
First Year Experience - U.S. News & World Report
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Academic Programs

By the Numbers

130+
Undergraduate programs
26
Masters programs
8
Doctoral programs
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Students

By the Numbers

8,910
Students
7,384
Undergraduate students
1,526
Graduate students
30
Countries represented in the student body
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Faculty

By the Numbers

530
Full-Time Faculty
12:1
Faculty to Student Ratio
78.9%
Faculty with the highest degree in their field
90%
Classes are less than 30 students
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Contact Us

Human Resources

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri.,
8 am - 4:30 pm.

Fidelity Hall, Room 426
1900 Belmont Bouelvard 

Nashville, TN 37212

For employment verification please call:  (615) 460-6456

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