- Belmont College is a learner-centered institution committed to meeting the academic, technical, career development and workforce needs of individuals, businesses, industries, and organizations. To serve its diverse student population and provide access to necessary skills in a rapidly changing workplace, the College employs a range of delivery systems including distance and community-based education, and strives to maintain low tuition rates and an abundance of financial aid sources. To provide an environment where quality lifelong learning can take place, Belmont depends on a constant and continually evolving interface with all community stakeholders.
School Highlights
Belmont College serves 803 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 803 students
- In-state tuition: $3,086
- Out-state tuition: $4,650
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Belmont College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Programs offered
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five years.
Belmont College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
28 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
56
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Belmont College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 28:1 over five years.
The Belmont College diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 46% over five years.
Total Enrollment
803 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
369 students
342 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
434 students
270 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
803 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
369 students
342 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
434 students
402 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
93%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,086 is less than the state average of $5,027. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,650 is less than the state average of $10,828. The out-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,086
$5,027
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,650
$10,828
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. This cost is an estimate only, based on a student who is enrolled in 15 credit hours based on a 1-year certificate or a 2-year associate degree program. Belmont does offer reciprocity costs with WV and applies to students in Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall Counties.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,360
$18,562
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,545
$6,516
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Bowling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)Belmont College Alumni Association
Building Preservation (BPR) Student AssociationLicensed Practical Nurse Association of Ohio (LPNAO)
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)Student Government Association
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Belmont College offers degree and certificate programs in disciplines such as: Associate of Arts and Sciences, Building Preservation/Restoration, Business, Emergency Medial Services, Engineering Technology, Information Technologies, Industrial Trades, Medical, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Technology. Belmont grants two-year associate degrees and certificates.
- Noncredit classes are also offered through theWorkforce and Community EducationOffice, including CDL Truck Driver Training, Healthcare Training, Real Estate, and more.
- The College's Main Campus Academic Technical Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio houses the Applied Technology and Innovation Center (ATIC), Dowler Hall, student services, Student Success Center, business office, computer laboratories, administrative services, student lounge area, Campus Caf Proudly Serving Starbucks, and a Campus Shop which sells Apple products. Furthermore, the College`s Health Sciences Center, the region`s premier healthcare education facility, is home to all Belmont College Nursing and Health Sciences programs. The building features state-of-the-art classrooms and science labs for biology, anatomy, and chemistry. Also on campus are: The Mechanical Technology Center, CDL Training Pad, and Live Burn Fire Training Center.
- Since 1978, the College has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; it has continued to meet a high standard of accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Belmont College cost?
Belmont College's tuition is approximately $3,086 for In-State students and $4,650 for Out-State students.
What sports does Belmont College offer?
Belmont College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Bowling.
What is Belmont College's ranking?
Belmont College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Belmont College is Ohio University-Eastern Campus (4.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
45425 National Rd W
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-1720
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-1720
4.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,235 students In-state tuition: $4,872 Out-state tuition: $6,718 Minority enrollment: 17%
1704 Market St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5900
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5900
12.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $3,154 Out-state tuition: $9,250 Minority enrollment: 9%
110 John Scott Highway
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5591
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5591
25.8 miles
Enrollment: 36,533 students In-state tuition: $117 Out-state tuition: $145 Minority enrollment: 45%
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
380 Summit Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-7637
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-7637
25.8 miles
Enrollment: 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 64%
330 University Dr N.E.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 339-3391
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 339-3391
35.7 miles
Enrollment: 2,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $7,060 Out-state tuition: $16,168 Minority enrollment: 18%
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