Belmont University

Beautiful house lots of fun exploring all the rooms. The historical interpreters are amazing. So much knowledge about every item in the house.

Dolly play was fun. Disappointed they didn't include Kenny Rogers with Islands in the Stream. Easy Free in and out parking.. Definitely a great night out!!

The most amazing tour and knew right from the beginning I could see my daughter a Belmont student.

Belmont is a very good school, I just think they might eventually need to stop expanding and focus on current students. Overall, I'm really enjoying my experience here!

It's not for everyone, but I really enjoyed my time at Belmont University. The institution prepared me well for a career in the music industry and I wouldn't be the same person had I gone elsewhere. The school is excellent at setting up internships for students and the alumni network is robust. I found many of my classes to be enlightening and thought provoking. The professors and administration still uphold Christian values, but it's my understanding that secular ideals are being more readily taught and spread. In my opinion, it's healthy to be an environment filled with people of varying beliefs and lifestyles opposed to a more sheltered bubble, but I'm not a fan of misrepresentation. If you're expecting a Liberty University or Azusa Pacific University kind of experience, this isn't the institution for you. My main complaints are the food could be better and the school is growing too quickly! Their acceptance rate is out of control and I question whether the admission standards have lowered. By all accounts, it's a reputable, legitimate university, but I hope the school doesn't loose its quality and identity in the coming years.

Friendly people Small college area Beautiful campus

Incredible. Great university. Great tour! Best complete college tour we have been on. My daughter had over an hour with the Dean of here college and the department head of her potential major. Belmont clearly invests in students!

My wife and I love to run around the campus.

On a recent trip to Nashville our Housing unit was not that far from here so we deviated off one day for a walk to take a closer look. This was on the advice of our Lyft driver who mentioned it was the site of a presidential debate and a very lovely building. Both passions of mine so of course I had to get a closer look. With that said, So my review is travel related not student educational curriculum related. Although the founders were teachers so this retired teacher likes that fact. I have been telling everyone since I retired, and a lot as of late, that I think I chose the wrong life professions. If I had to do it over my career would be in preservation and or old school architect. This campus is simply stunning! If I chose to go to school here I am afraid I would never get to class. Sadly, we were short on time so did not take the tour of the mansion, nor get a peek inside the admissions office. I could kick myself now for that but it is a simply stunning campus for those lucky enough to attend here. I looked up graduate/law school fees and sadly even though teachers founded Belmont it is a private university and there is no way this retired public school teacher could afford classes here. Also, something to note. Folks in Nashville are pretty darn amazing. A delightful recent graduate actually stopped to give us directions. She actually walked us from the street to the campus because GPS is not excatly right in many areas of Nashville. That was so kind of her and she was so outgoing and friendly. Also, a theater graduate. Wooohooo, that is right up my alley so to speak since I work in a theater. Of course, the pun is intended since we walked up an alley to get to the mansion and the rose garden Hahah! Woohooo! Check it out if you are nearby. Simply gorgeous!

Such a stunning campus to walk around and enjoy the landscaping, architecture, and lawn. Great diverse degree programs here from Theater, to Music Business, to Nursing, and PreLaw. Next level dorm and on campus living options. Lots of networking and internships and abroad programs. Not cheap but worth every penny. Now if only they could get the cafeteria right...

I wish the school was a little more affordable, I wish the freshman male dorm room they showed us didn't have mold (my kiddo is allergic) They did a fantastic job showcasing their strength, the academics and their small classroom size. Everyone was so friendly and eager to share their experience at the Belmont. The campus is absolutely beautiful, it was like stepping into a bubble inside Nashville. I loved it, my kiddos loved it. I would totally recommend visiting Belmont if you are looking at colleges in Nashville.

Gallery of Iconic Guitars Brought my boyfriend here as he is obsessed with guitars! Entry is $5. 12 and under is free. If you are into guitars it is definitely worth checking out. Located in the Lila D. Bunch library. Parking is free. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 9-5 pm and Sunday 1-5pm.

We did a beautiful walk on campus and enjoyed all of the beautiful buildings. There are so many food options! We didn't eat anywhere but I was told Bongo Java is delicious!! We met a few freshman who were helpful with finding the locations we needed. The university is just beautiful and it was exceptionally clean! Enjoy a nice walk around campus!

I was in the classical voice program at Belmont University after transferring. The staff in no way ignites enthusiasm or interest in the course area. I felt consistently run down and unsupported. The university is quite beautiful, but finances are allocated to very surface aspects and not more internal optimization of the program.

I like Belmont. The campus is beautiful and I know very talented people that are attending in a few weeks!! It is in a great location and is a very safe place to be.

An amazing college in terms of education, extra-curriculars, and beauty. You are valued as a student!

Oh my biscuits this campus is gorge! Beautiful school. It's like driving up to a posh 5 star hotel that opens up to a massive mansion but it's a college. Nashville schools compared to what I'm use to is just off the radar. You don't see all the greenery, beautiful architecture buildings, wide open spaces and manicured gardens. No, I've come accustomed to seeing blah buildings with no character and not well kept campuses. Another reason I love Nashville. Check out Belmont University and have a camera handy. It's so clean!

Great place to get a good education, especially if you want to work in the music business.

This review is for the Belcourt Oscar shorts held at the Belmont theater in the Johnson Building. I'm aware that the building is only 5 months old, but it truly is a sight. The floors, hallways, theater, news room, etc. they are all fantastic. It's a good time to be a student at Belmont! The theater was spacious and the sound was wonderful. The shorts were good, but total tearjerkers. I teared up at 4 out of the 5. We arrived to the shorts early so we decided to take a walk around campus. It really is planned well. I like how insulated it feels and then steps away you have Belmont Boulevard at your fingertips! Next time it's a nice day and you are in the area, take a walk through campus. The quads are pretty impressive and the buildings spectaculr. It's a wonderful small, urban campus!

Belmont is the smaller, lesser known university located off Wedgewood/Blakemore Avenue. Although it might be a fraction of Vanderbilt's size, this private university still manages to pack an impressive punch. It might not be as reputed to the general population, but in certain circles, Belmont is considered one of the best. Its small population makes it a very personal academic experience. The student to professor ratio is excellent, giving you easy access for an individualized learning experience. Their facilities are exceptional, just scaled down, and they're continually adding new features to make the school the best it can be. Belmont is mainly known for its music and music business programs which draw students from all over the country. This lends the campus an incredibly laid back air and encourages artistic and intellectual development on all levels. Although a large portion of its small population is comprised of would be entertainment industry movers and shakers, the school is also making a name for itself in more traditional degree areas. There is a growing emphasis on science at Belmont. Their nursing school is popular and they just opened a Pharmacy School, one of the first in Nashville. Belmont is a Christian University that since breaking with the Baptist Convention, accepts many different backgrounds and ideals. They maintain a strong religious presence on the campus and its activities, but do not force their opinions as being the only way of thought as some Christian schools do. Belmont was proud to host a 2008 Town-hall presidential debate and prides itself on being actively involved in the Nashville community. They also have a fairly well known mens basketball team, which repeatedly makes it high up the NCAA ranks, an astounding feat for a school so tiny. The admissions price is fairly steep compared to local state schools, but not as pricey as Vanderbilt. The campus is beautiful, albeit small, and a lot of the buildings have been around for decades, including the mansion that was built in the 1800s. The campus is located on the outskirts of town near the 12th South District, and driving up Wedgewood towards I-65, its stunning, stately buildings are hard to miss.

As a current professional pharmacy student in a relatively new program, I understood the risks that I would be taking in enrolling in a program that was yet to be well established. My belief was that a well established University with a history of producing outstanding health care professionals, musicians, and businessman could only lead to a sucessful pharmacy program. And for the most part, I was right. Many of the College's accomplishments have been noteworthy including: * Twenty percent of the first graduating class receiving post-graduate residency training, a number exceeding the national average *A student interning at Johns Hopkins *A student interning with the Mayo Clinic * A student team placing in the top eight out of 85 in the 2011 ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge * A student serving as the president of the Tennesee Society of Student Pharmacists * A student being named the 2011 AACP Wal-Mart Scholar * A student receiving the Respect, Excellence and Service in Pharmacy Award presented by Wal-Mart and Pharmacy Times * A student team ranking in the top ten in the 2011 ASHP Clinical Skills Competition * A student ranking in the top twenty at the 2012 APhA National Patient Counseling Competition However, there have been many "growing pains" involved in fine tuning a "raw" program. I have not particularly been happy here, which may be due to a variety of factors including some that are not necessarily caused directly by the College and I did have my reservations about attending a Chirstian school (we are lead in prayer at many University events). This may alos be a case of me picking a school that was not a "good fit" for me. I know it should only get better with time, so I will reevaluate things at another point in the future. The University as a whole seems to be on-the-rise, with U.S. News including them in: Best Colleges Rankings #7 Regional Universities (South) Best Undergratuate Business Programs #3 Best Undergraduate Teaching #2 Up-and-Coming Schools Best Grad School Rankings Best Business Schools #142 Part-time M.B.A #234 Nursing #58 Occupational Therapy #51 Physical Therapy Some of the University's recent successes can probably be connected to the University severing ties with the ultra-conservative Tennesse Baptist Convention, and also including changing its nickname from Rebels to Bruins, and adding "sexual orientation" to its nondiscrimination policy in the wake of a national scandal involving the woman's soccer coach being fired after coming out to her team. Most noticably, in 2008, the University hosted the Presidental Town Hall Debate and the Rick Santorum campaign even stopped on campus in 2012. Another noticible moment included Maya Angelou speaking on campus in 2011. In addition, Belmont has served as a launch pad for the country music stars Brad Paisley, Le Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and many others. Belmont would receive as least a three-star or four-star rating if it were not for my undergraduate experiences at my alma mater, the University of the Pacific, and my current frustrations with the pharmacy program. I will reiterate here that Belmont University as a whole is an institution I am proud to represent but there is so much room for improvement within the pharmacy program.

Maddox Dorms sucks this shouldn't be allowed. People came down to smell our floor the other day it was so bad

DONT GO HERE!! if you want a " normal" College experience. They advertise they have Greek life however they only have one fraternity. Very hard to meet people considering class sizes are so small, Sports aren't huge here, and if you want something to do you're going to have to Uber or have a car. Worst decision of my life attending belmont. waiting for the two months to be over

Beautiful campus and landscaping. It is a georgeous place close to Nashville and other attractions. My daughter is applying to go to college next fall. We are hoping to get some scholarships.

If you want to be in the music business, Belmont may be a good fit. The school puts most of its resources towards Music business majors. Otherwise look elsewhere. The expense vs. availability of classes is a challenge. The school is also extremely compliance heavy - lots of rules and God forbid you are even perceived to have broken one; penalties are very harsh. Ironic considering Belmont touts itself a "Christian" school - grace is rarely extended. Also if you are not from the South - you'll be constantly questioned about why you are even at Belmont and subtly challenged by advisors and professors. Food quality in cafeteria leaves a lot to be desired. The price vs. value trade off is lacking... the school only makes sense if you really want to be in the music business.

Maybe this is a great school if your wealthy and don't need financial aid or scholarships to attend. I believe Walmart provides better service and advise when I shop their. Maybe I'm just not used to dealing with this type of elitest institution. Strange how you read about this constant flow of donations from Nashville millionaires and corporations, where's the money going?

As a Belmont alum I have to give them five stars, or at least until I finish paying off my student loans. I can really only attest to the Music Business program, as that's what I have my BBA in. The university does have other majors, of course, that I'm sure do very well for themselves, but the majority of students are Music Business. I'm not sure the ranking this year, but the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business is consistently ranked in the Top 2 Music Biz schools in the country. The school holds a lot of fun events like their music showcases. Students compete in the Christian, Country, Pop, Rock and Alumni categories with real concert performances. The winners of each then put on the Best Of The Best showcase. Music Biz kids also put on a Latin Music Festival which is fun. This year it really shined when it hosted the town hall Presidential debate between now Pres. Obama and Senator McCain. The school's Curb Event Center (Are you seeing a pattern?) has also housed the CMT Awards and other such events. Beware, on campus you can only purchase Pepsi products - this lead to my hated of them and now I'll only drink Coke. Side note, all students are required to attend so many "seminar" type things in addition to course work before graduation. They're an hour long and on a range of topics.

My son has since transferred to a public university. No word at all from anyone at Belmont. It is VERY easy to be swayed by the amazingly beautiful campus in the middle of an It City. But he felt that, as a non-music-related major, it was difficult to find his tribe, so to speak. Their majors are still quite limited, and communication from staff is really lacking. It feels like Belmont's infrastructure has grown quickly but its staff and administration still have some catching up to do.

I'm officially a Bruins fan. I started my MBA a few weeks ago, and I have to say, you just cannot do better than the faculty and staff at Belmont University. They are one of the most friendly, helpful group of people I've ever dealt with regarding higher education. I went to a large state university for my undergrad, and when I walked up, the first thing I was always asked (without anyone looking up) is "What's your student ID..." Well, that's really not how it works at Belmont. While it usually requires putting that information in at some point, most people know you by name and look up and smile before getting to the point. Nothing like a little southern hospitality! It definitely helps that these professors are fantastic teachers, and are always available to answer questions and offer guidance. They truly are a great group of talent and offer a plethora of knowledge. Overall, I'm pretty thrilled to be a part of the Belmont community!

I decided to visit the new cafeteria, inexplicibly on the second floor of an oppressive poorly designed brand new building. The first thing you notice as you walk in is the tiny lobby with two small elevator banks for such a huge building, and a long line of students and various adults. With no front stair case to the immediate second floor, this makes it imossisble to gain acces to the second floor cafeteria without a long trek either up two inconveniently placed set of side stairs (which are not open to the public, you need Ids to get into the second floor stairwell doors), or just waiting for the elevator in an unbelievably small lobby space. The entire buiding inside has that 1990s feel, white noise humming in the background. This should be the first place you see when you visit campus. If you can't get a new multimillion dollar facility designed right, how are you going to design a sustainable future for your studenst? The answer is you won't. The negitive reviews here are all fair. Don't be fooled by a bunch of fancy Masonic style buildings. I never did make it to the new cafeteria, which I presume is no longer open to the public or visiting alumni.

Except for having to continue paying tuition, I was sad that my time at Belmont ended. Belmont has a beautiful campus. I loved the loving, Christian atmosphere, and the high quality legal education I obtained at the law school. Most of my professors were caring and highly knowledgeable. The deans were attentive.

Rachel Richardson is the best RA in Nashville... She makes my experience at Belmont the best in the world. Rachel is cool and I love her. Thanks!

Best college ever! They have a fantastic music business program and a beautiful campus.

I would not recommend this institution to anyone. Belmont prides itself on being a "Christian" institution, yet the students suffer for the school's greed. I came to Belmont from a public institution and yet found more care and authenticity from the instructors and students there. Before deciding Belmont is the school for you - Spend time on campus. TALK to students who are not assigned to give you a tour and told what to say. Most of this school's priority sadly is the money. The campus spends far too much money on aesthetic, while the students suffer with higher tuition, lack of practice rooms, and dorms that are always "full". Recently they did build a new dorm with a fitness center and chandeliers with a fountain and special walking path. Again, this is where the bulk of the money is going.... A basketball instructor was fired because of her sexuality a few years back and many instructors are closeted because of fear. There is an intention to promote diversity while diversity truly is NOT present on this campus. If you are looking towards a school that is high in doing good while the cameras are around or when parents are on campus - This is the school for you. Genuinely. I felt it was not worth the tuition I spent. The accommodations office for students is disgusting and the process for getting aid of ANY kind is brutal. The financial aid department is arrogant and greedy. MTSU has a GREAT program for music. Vanderbilt provides excellent aid for students and has more compassion. Lipscomb, also, is Christian but genuinely lives out their beliefs (even when the cameras are not around...) Again. Spend time and decide for yourself. Look past the chandeliers and tour guides, and speak to real students about REAL issues. In my experience, it was not worth it.

Love this area. Loved touring the school. The Christian environment was felt in the most comforting way without being too heavy and scary. My daughter got a few ideas to consider for majors and we left with a solid feeling of satisfaction.

The security department at Belmont University went above and beyond the call of duty a few weeks ago for a damsel in distress who had locked her keys in her car. Mel, one of the supervisors, quickly came to the rescue at 10pm at night with smile on face! He was kind, considerate, and even made me laugh (which I needed at that particular moment). It's people like him that make the world a little bit sweeter.

I am very proud to say Belmont University is my Alma Mater which I just found out meant "Nourishing Mother" LOL.

This isn't for the university itself but for the Starbucks on campus. I'm not a student but went with my boyfriend (who is) while he had tutoring and I stopped in the cafe to grab a quick Frappuccino. Now, I've worked at different Starbucks on and off since I was 16, at locations that were not primary Starbucks locations as well so I'm familiar with a store that's not full service. However, most come equipped with matcha powder but not this one. When I asked if I could get a Thin Mint Frappuccino, which is just a green tea frap with java chips and peppermint but has never, to my knowledge, been available on traditional menu options, instead of telling me they don't serve matcha or have off-menu items, one of the baristas was extremely rude. She loudly said, "Nobody reads anymore!" Rather than answer my question and when I said ok she continued to snark at me telling me, "this isn't a full service store, honey," which I was well aware of I was just checking out the menu options that were available since they were so limited. I felt rushed, talked down to and was reminded yet again why I don't go to Starbucks. Shitty customer service. I felt like I had to apologize to them for not automatically knowing what I wanted after that, and did, letting them know that I did not go to this school, had never been in their store before and wasn't familiar with the menu. The other barista seemed like she could tell I felt flustered and was more patient, but I only took a few minutes in the store and yet felt like I was a huge inconvenience to the people working. I won't ever feel tempted to visit this one again, but I thought people should get a heads up about the ridiculous lack of customer service.

I cannot recommend Belmont enough. My professors were engaging and attentive. I went on to take graduate level courses at other universities (including Harvard). I was more than prepared.