Belmont University
Academics
- Graduation Rate72%
- Majors Available111
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate87%
AP Credit Policy
Belmont University participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board, and gives advanced placement and appropriate hours of university credit to qualified entering students. Advanced placement is awarded automatically through the Registrar's Office upon receipt of an official grade report sent directly from the College Board for the courses listed below to students who receive the scores indicated. University credit is awarded in the amount carried by the course for which the student is receiving advanced placement. This credit is recorded as "P" and is not used in calculating overall grade point average. A maximum total of 24 hours of credit may be earned through Advanced Placement, I.B., and / or CLEP combined.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | Not available | Specific course credit awarded upon review of AP portfolio by Art faculty. |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | Not available | Specific course credit awarded upon review of AP portfolio by Art faculty. |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | ART 2000 |
| 5 | 3 | ART 2800 | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIO 1050/ 1055 |
| 5 | Not available | BIO 1150/ 1155 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | MTH 1210 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | MTH 1210 |
| 4 | Not available | MTH 1210 and 1220 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | Not available | PHY 1010 |
| 4 | Not available | CEM 1510/ 1515 | |
| 5 | Not available | CEM 1510/ CEM 1515 and CEM 1520/ CEM 1525 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PSC elective |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Not available | CSC 1110 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Not available | CSC 1020 |
| Drawing | 4 | Not available | Specific course credit awarded upon review of AP portfolio by Art faculty. |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 1010 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 1010 or General Humanities Elective |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 | ENV 1150/ 1155 |
| European History | 4 | 3 | HIS 1020 or History Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | FRE 1010, 1020, 2010 or 2020 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | GER 1010, 1020, 2010 or 2020 |
| Latin | 3 | Not available | LAT 1010, 1020, 2010 or 2020 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 2210 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 2220 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 4 | 3 | MUH 1200 or MUH 2000 |
| Music Theory | 4 | Not available | MUT 1310 or 1380 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Not available | PHY 1110/ 1115 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | Not available | PHY 1120/ 1125 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Not available | PHY 1620 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Not available | PHY 1610 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY 1100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 1020 |
| 4 | 3 | SPA 2010 | |
| 5 | 3 | SPA 2020 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | MTH 1150 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | PSC 1210 |
| United States History | 4 | 3 | HIS 2010 or 2020 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HIS 1020 or History Elective |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Acting
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Studies
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
- Asian Studies/Civilization
B
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
D
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health/Medical Physics
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
I
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism
L
- Law
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Music, Other
N
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Practice
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
P
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Photography
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Public/Applied History
- Publishing
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
V
- Voice and Opera
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Woodwind Instruments
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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