Belmont University

What Belmont University does

Belmont University is a private, coeducational Christian university founded in 1890 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It operates from a 93-acre main campus at 1900 Belmont Boulevard, supplemented by a new four-story facility at 15 Music Circle South on Music Row for the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, and is building The CORD at the Historic Powerhouse, a 17,029-square-foot innovation hub. The university serves approximately 8,800+ students drawn from every U.S. state and more than 36 countries, supported by 360+ full-time professors at a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and offers more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certification programs across 12 colleges and schools including the College of Law, Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing, Jack C. Massey College of Business, and O'More College of Architecture & Design. Belmont is the second-largest private university and the largest Christian university in Tennessee, and has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's most innovative colleges for over 15 consecutive years.

The university runs on standard higher-education IT infrastructure (Microsoft Office 365, Ellucian Banner, VPN) and does not develop commercial technology products. Its technology differentiators are physical and programmatic: state-of-the-art simulation labs in nursing, music production and recording facilities on Music Row, digital media labs at The CORD, and AI/virtual production integration referenced in entertainment-industry curricula. Belmont reports a 97% career outcomes rate and holds national rankings of #36 for First Year Experience and #21 for Undergraduate Teaching.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, with diversified supplemental streams including philanthropy via the Hope Transforms Campaign, NCAA Division I athletics (Belmont Bruins), event rentals at the Fisher Center and Curb Event Center, and licensed merchandise sales through the BruinShop (adidas partnership). Customer acquisition follows a traditional university model — direct admissions via online applications, campus visits, high school recruitment, and partnerships — while Belmont Online extends reach to remote and adult learners. The institution is not publicly traded, has no parent company or external institutional investor, and operates under autonomous Board of Trustees governance.

Name

Belmont University

Legal name

Belmont University

Website

https://belmont.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Belmont University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1890, serving 8,800+ students from every U.S. state and 36+ countries through 190+ programs across 12 colleges, anchored by the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business and the only new law school in Middle Tennessee in nearly a century.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intercollegiate Athletics (Varsity Sports Programs) (EDALAIAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Liberal arts university
• Professional degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs tuition and associated fees
2. Philanthropy and Donations: Fundraising through the Hope Transforms Campaign and ongoing donor support
3. Athletics Revenue: Revenue from NCAA Division I athletics programs
4. Event Rentals and Facilities: Revenue from campus facilities including Fisher Center, Curb Event Center, and other venues for concerts, conferences, and events
5. Licensing and Merchandise: BruinShop merchandise sales including licensed Belmont adidas apparel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Belmont University is a private, Christian university offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certification programs across 12 colleges in Nashville, Tennessee. Its offerings include liberal arts and pre-professional undergraduate majors, graduate and professional degrees (including Healthcare MBA, JD, PharmD, and doctoral programs), NCAA Division I athletics, Belmont Online remote learning, and ancillary services such as campus facility rentals and licensed apparel sales.

Product overview

Belmont University is a private Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs across more than 190 areas of study. As an educational institution, Belmont does not offer commercial technology products. The university's primary offerings are academic degree programs, student services, and campus facilities across its 12 colleges and schools including the College of Music & Performing Arts, Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, College of Law, Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business: College focusing on entertainment industry studies, music business, and audio engineering technology
• Jack C. Massey College of Business
• Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
• College of Music & Performing Arts
• College of Law
• O'More College of Architecture & Design
• Watkins College of Art
• Belmont Bruins
• Belmont Online
• The CORD at the Historic Powerhouse
• Curb College on Music Row
• Center for Mental Health in Entertainment

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs across 190+ majors and minors in liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, music, and other fields for traditional college-age students.
• Graduate and Professional Programs Graduate degrees including MBA (including Healthcare MBA), Juris Doctor (Law), nursing, pharmacy, and doctoral programs for students seeking advanced degrees and professional credentials.
• Adult Degree Programs Flexible degree completion programs for working adults with non-traditional scheduling.
• Belmont Online Online and hybrid programs for remote learners, including adult degree completion offerings.
• Belmont Bruins NCAA Division I Athletics NCAA Division I athletic programs producing athletics-related revenue and student-athlete competition opportunities.
• Event Rentals and Facilities Rental of campus venues including Fisher Center, Curb Event Center, and Curb College on Music Row for concerts, conferences, and events.
• BruinShop Licensed Merchandise Retail and online sales of licensed Belmont adidas apparel, merchandise, and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% career outcomes rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025NBMBAA announced the official launch of its Nashville Chapter at Belmont University on November 4, 2025. The event aimed to foster economic equity and leadership among Black professionals in Nashville.
• CMA (Country Music Association)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025The 16th annual CMA Country Christmas holiday television special was taped at Belmont University. The event featured performances from various musical artists and aired on ABC with streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Belmont serves as the host venue for this major entertainment industry event.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025AWS expanded its Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance program to Tennessee, partnering with the Nashville Innovation Alliance (which Belmont participates in) to create pathways to AI and cloud computing jobs. The program aims to train over 1,000 Tennesseans by 2027.
• adidascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Multi-year strategic partnership making adidas the official uniform, apparel, footwear, and accessory partner for Belmont University Athletics. Partnership debuted with adidas uniforms on August 4, with fans able to purchase licensed Belmont adidas apparel at the Bruin Shop.
• BSN SPORTSmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025BSN SPORTS continues serving as the official apparel and equipment provider while outfitting the university's athletes in adidas products under the new partnership.
• Music City Student StorageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred partner for student storage services including summer and study abroad storage with pickup and delivery included.
• Storage ScholarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred moving and storage partner of Belmont University for hassle-free student storage and moving services.
• Grammy MuseummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVariety's Education Impact Report profiles Belmont among film schools integrating AI, virtual production, and evolving distribution models. The Grammy Museum connection is referenced through Belmont's Grammy Camp program and industry partnerships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Baylor University: A larger private Christian research university with NCAA Division I athletics and entertainment/media programs, serving as a broader incumbent in the faith-based university segment.
• Vanderbilt University: A larger private research university in Nashville competing for the same student and employer pipeline, particularly in healthcare and business where Belmont has invested (e.g., Healthcare MBA). Functions as an incumbent anchor in the same metro.

Direct peers

• Furman University: A private liberal arts university with strong pre-professional programs and a small-to-mid-sized student body, comparable in mission emphasis on undergraduate teaching quality and career outcomes.
• Trevecca Nazarene University: A private Christian university in Nashville offering undergraduate and graduate programs with similar faith-based positioning, comparable size, and overlapping student segments in the same local market.
• Lipscomb University: A private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, directly comparable as a faith-based, coeducational institution serving a similar student demographic in the same metro with overlapping undergraduate and graduate program offerings.
• Samford University: A private Christian university in Birmingham, Alabama, comparable in faith affiliation, residential undergraduate focus, and mix of professional programs including law, nursing, and business.
• Elon University: A private university known for strong undergraduate teaching, professional programs, and career outcomes emphasis, with comparable rankings profile to Belmont in U.S. News undergraduate teaching categories.
• Anderson University (Indiana): A private Christian liberal arts university of comparable size with similar emphasis on undergraduate teaching, faith integration, and professional program mix.
• Cedarville University: A private Baptist university with comparable undergraduate focus, faith-based mission, NCAA Division I athletics, and emphasis on character formation alongside academic programs.

Regional players

• Middle Tennessee State University: A large public university in Murfreesboro near Nashville competing for Tennessee-resident students, particularly in mass communication, recording industry, and business programs that overlap with Belmont's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/belmontu
• Facebookfacebook.com/BelmontUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belmont-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/belmontu
• TikToktiktok.com/@belmontu
• Xx.com/BelmontUniv

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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