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 750 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 29%.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Belmont College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
93 staff
Number of Programs Offered
48
40
Student Body
The student population of Belmont College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 28:1 over five years.
The Belmont College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
750 students
1,337 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
555 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
782 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
107 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
555 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
520 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
87%
71%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,786 is less than the state average of $5,375. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,350 is less than the state average of $10,942. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,786
$5,375
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,350
$10,942
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
75%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,360
$18,625
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,545
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Belmont College
offers more than25
degreesand20 certificate programsin
disciplines such as: Allied Health, Associate of Arts and Sciences,
Building Preservation/Restoration, Business, Engineering
Technology, Information Technology, Industrial Trades, and Public
Safety. Belmont grants two-year associate degrees and
certificates.
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 and a Campus Shop. 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 (HVAC
program), CDL Training Pad, and the Science and Engineering
Building (Building Preservation/Restoration and Welding programs)
which is located on OUE's campus.
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.
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