
Belmont University reported an overall acceptance rate of 95.3% for the application year 2024, with 8,732 out of 9,165 applicants accepted. This marks a slight decline from the previous year, 2023, which had an acceptance rate of 96.3% with 8,624 accepted from 8,950 applicants. Over the past five years, the acceptance rate has fluctuated significantly, dropping from 96.2% in 2022 and 88.0% in 2021, showing a notable increase in competition as the number of applicants rose from 6,145 in 2015 to over 9,000 currently. Historical data reflects a consistent trend of increasing applicant numbers and a corresponding decrease in acceptance rates, highlighting Belmont's growing selectivity.