Financing Your Education
The cost of an education from Belmont University is among the lowest to be found in any accredited private senior university in the South and compares favorably with the total expenses of other accredited colleges and universities. The low costs have been made possible by substantial gifts by alumni and friends. Therefore, the actual cost of educating a student at Belmont University is considerably greater than the amount charged and all students attending Belmont share in this savings. Belmont University reserves the right to alter fees and tuition at the beginning of any semester of the academic year if, in the judgment of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, such change is necessary.
Expenses
| A. Tuition (2009-2010) The following charges are made each semester. |
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| 12-16 Hours | 10,635.00 |
| Fewer than 12 hours (per hour) | 820.00 |
| More than 16 hours (per hour) | 820.00 |
| Summer School (per hour) | 820.00 |
| University College (per hour) | 470.00 |
| Audit (per hour) | 820.00 |
| B. Fees (non-refundable) | |
| Student Fee 1-3 hours | 140.00 |
| Student Fee 4-11 hours | 365.00 |
| Student Fee 12+ hours | 545.00 |
| Summer School | 140.00 |
| University College Student Fee 1-12 hours | 140.00 |
| Application Fee | 50.00 |
| Graduation Fee Undergraduate / Masters / Doctorate | 185.00 / 250.00 / 275.00 |
| International Baccalaureate (per hour) | 5.00 |
| International Student Application Fee | 50.00 |
| Late Exam Fee | 10.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | 25.00 |
Student Fee
The funds generated by this fee directly impact the overall campus experience for Belmont students, including such important areas as emergency services, campus safety, mail services, parking, maintenance, career services, library services, student activities, and technological advancements.
| C. Deposits | |
| Enrollment Deposit (new students) | 250.00 |
| Housing Deposit (This will be deducted from the Enrollment Deposit) | 100.00 |
| International Student Tuition Deposit | 3000.00 |
Enrollment Deposit
Upon approval to Belmont, all new students are required to pay a $250 enrollment deposit to reserve a place in the semester for which the student applied. Payment of the enrollment deposit is necessary before any new student may register for classes.
The enrollment deposit will be credited to the student’s account and will be used to offset the expenses accrued in the first semester of studies at Belmont. If the student resides on campus, the housing deposit of $100 will be pulled from the enrollment deposit.
Housing Deposit
The housing deposit is required by all students living in Belmont University housing. The deposit is held in reserve and is only refundable when the resident completes the check-out procedure with a Residence Life staff member. Only requests made within 30 days of vacating the room will be honored. Should a new student cancel a housing assignment prior to moving on campus, the deposit is non-refundable. Additional cancellation charges may also apply.
When a new student requests housing, $100 of the enrollment deposit will be set aside to cover the housing deposit.
If a current student needs campus housing, the deposit must accompany a Current Student Housing Application which is available at Belmont Central or the Office of Residence Life.
| D. Campus Housing All residential students will be required to comply with a nine-month contract. Room and Board charges will be placed on the student's account. |
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| Residence Halls: | |
| Hail, Heron, Maddox, Pembroke, and Wright 2009-2010 |
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| Single | 3250.00 |
| Double | 2100.00 |
| Triple (Wright Hall) |
1650.00 |
| Kenndey and Thraikill Residence Halls 2009-2010 | |
| Double | 2360.00 |
| Belmont Commons 2009-2010 | 3250.00 |
| Bruin Hills 2009-2010 | 3250.00 |
| Compton Avenue Houses 2009-2010 | |
| Hillside Apartments (2 bedroom) | 3650.00 |
| Hillside Apartments (4 bedroom) | 3500.00 |
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*During the Fall and Spring Semesters the Residence Halls will remain open for all breaks and holidays with the exception of Christmas and the period between Summer Session and Fall Semester. Limited summer housing is available. Please contact the Office of Residence Life or visit the SFS website for additional information. |
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| E. Board Students living in the residence halls must purchase a meal plan. Rates are listed at per semester cost. |
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| 2009-2010 Meals (Residence hall students must purchase a meal plan)** | |
| 20 meals per week | 1935.00 |
| 16 meals per week + $100 | 1935.00 |
| 14 meals per week + $150 | 1935.00 |
| 10 meals per week + $175 |
1365.00 |
| 7 meals per week + $350 |
1365.00 |
| *5 meals per week | 515.00 |
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*Available to apartment and commuter students only. **New entering freshmen are required to take either the 14+, 16+ or 20-meal plan for the academic year. The University Dining Hall is closed during Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break; however, during those breaks, other on-campus food service options may be available to students. Food service options during breaks may NOT be included in the meal plan cost. |
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| Selecting Meal Plans | |
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All students living in residence halls must choose a meal plan. First semester freshmen living in the residence halls must select either 14+, 16+ or 20-meal plan. Students living in other campus housing may purchase a meal plan through the Office of Residence Life or a Commuter meal ticket through Dining Services. All meal plan meals are all served in the dining hall. Meal plans with extra credit consist of meals served in the dining hall and the additional credit which can be used in the Curb Cafe, What's Bruin and Corner Court. |
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| F. Course Fees | |
| Some courses at Belmont require additional special fees for materials or specialized instruction used in the course. These fees are listed as part of the individual course description and are listed in the class schedule each term. These fees are non-refundable. | |