Belmont Abbey College
- 4 Year
- BELMONT, NC
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Belmont Abbey College Reviews
Rating 3.79 out of 5 214 reviews
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As a Freshman Crusader, I did not know what to expect being away from my home state of VA, but Belmont Abbey College, was the right fit for me.
One of there mottos, Learn, Seek, and Thrive is true! I have benefitted so much academically, athletically, and spiritually.
The instructors are amazing! They challenge me to be forward thinking and I believe this has definitely helped prepare me for what lies ahead.
While the food and dorm room haven't really impressed me, socially Belmont is awesome. I have met other athletes from all over the US and other countries. This experience has broadened my life. Currently, there is a new hospital being built right next to campus which will be a teaching hospital and they're building new dorms...Bonus!!!
One of there mottos, Learn, Seek, and Thrive is true! I have benefitted so much academically, athletically, and spiritually.
The instructors are amazing! They challenge me to be forward thinking and I believe this has definitely helped prepare me for what lies ahead.
While the food and dorm room haven't really impressed me, socially Belmont is awesome. I have met other athletes from all over the US and other countries. This experience has broadened my life. Currently, there is a new hospital being built right next to campus which will be a teaching hospital and they're building new dorms...Bonus!!!
Good college with a beautiful campus. The professors will help you in any way. When I graduated I got good job offers because of the fairs and connections the professors and faculty would host.
Belmont Abbey is not terrible, but there is a lot of room for improvement. There is extensive construction going on around campus which means areas of campus are closed off. The construction crew this year has cut water lines, wifi lines and caused a gas leak. The cafeteria could be a lot better they make very odd combinations of food. But the Bio department is excellent, there are many opportunities to play on a sports team, and the campus itself is very pretty.
Great college if you like parties and athletics. Terrible academic college, if you're not Catholic they will treat you differently. Dorms + apartments have MOLD and are disgusting and they refuse to listen to you about these issues. Lots of parties and drinking (and some drugs) so be careful of that. Not a very safe campus either, it's always the "you asked for it" excuse if a woman is approached. Good athletics.
I would really recommend Belmont Abbey College, it is an amicable and safe environment. The professors are excellent and will always be glad to help their students in any way they can. I would, however, love to see more diversity in the community and student activities. Overall, I had a great experience at Belmont Abbey!
Belmont Abbey is like one big family. Very community oriented, everyone is very kind, the professors are always there to help you one on one, and even the coaches are there to build a strong competitive dynamic. Campus police are always around to help or even to just have a friendly conversation with. One thing I would change is healthier and better food in the caf. Overall, this is an amazing school with many opportunities and one of the best decisions I made.
I love the intimacy of the campus and the learning environment. Class sizes are small and you get to really know your professors. I currently play on a sports team there and my experience in balancing sports, school, and social life has been great.
It was a great community and a good place to develop as a young adult. I had many great mentors who I have maintained friendships with.
Honestly whatever the recruiting coaches tell you about this school is a lie. We aren’t getting a turf field next year, the student body isn’t a family, and there’s absolutely nothing to do. The professors are pretty chill but the buildings are worn down and in pretty awful shape. Most people transfer out as soon as they can myself included because it’s genuinely confining and feels more like a prison then a college. Of course everyone’s wants are different so if you don’t want a lot of classmates or you’re very catholic it might be perfect for you but if you’re unsure then go somewhere else before you get stuck here and regret it. Remember to ask yourself, if you quit the sport would you still be happy at the college you chose?
As a graduate student, I plan to take all of my courses on line while I continue to work full time. I am excited about the opportunity of furthering my adult learning/education and my career with this new program at Belmont Abbey College!
BAC was the perfect school for me as I was living at home and taking care of an ailing parent during my undergraduate degree. The staff were exceptional and gave me all the knowledge that I needed to graduate and have a successful career. Now at the age of 50 I am returning to my alma mater to begin working on my MHA degree to further my healthcare career!
I took several classes online and while it is harder than being in person, Belmont Abbey's professors really strive to work with you and still give you a positive learning experience. They understand technical difficulties and really sympathize with you because online is not ideal.
Belmont Abbey is a school that really welcomes diversity. While the school has Catholic values, fifty percent of the school is not Catholic either because they are athletes at school that are interested in our fantastic athletic programs or they are just drawn to the school as a whole. They offer amazing scholarships and really work with you to lower the price. The teachers are also fantastic and very personal.
I begin by saying that I am not a traditional student, I am an adult student. I entered Belmont Abbey College as a junior and graduated in December of 2019 with a Bachelor in Educational Studies and minor in Psychology. I graduated with a 3.88gpa, President of the Kappa Delta Pi, Magna Cum Laude. I fell in love with Belmont Abbey College. The campus is a perfect size for you to get around without getting lost. The classes are great, they are challenging, and rewarding. The instructors are wonderful. The instructors care about their students and want to see the students succeed. I have no complaints about the education. My complaint has to do with graduating without work experience in the degree studied and they do not give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you learned. How is one supposed to attain experience if your own college slams their doors on your face? Very disappointing.
Overall, Belmont Abbey College is an amazing school that sets you up to succeed. The academics can be challenging but the facility, staff, and students all rally together to help in any way possible. The faculty especially, always make themselves available to anyone who asks. While the campus is gorgeous and currently being updated and expanded, the older dorms do show their age. There is a great theater community on campus that welcomes everyone to get away from the everyday grind of school. The college is perfectly situated between the quaint old town of Belmont and the excitement of Charlotte. It is also very close to the Charlotte airport, several hiking trails, and a Walmart. Belmont Abbey is a charming college packed with amazing people who truly want you to succeed.
The professors adapted well to online classes. While the syllabus was tweaked throughout the semester, it was never at the expense of the students. More time was available for the completion of projects and papers. Professors were very forgiving when it came to technical difficulties. While online classes did require more effort on the students’ part, the faculty was very understanding and helpful.
Most teachers were super flexible and understanding during the shift to online classes during 2020. However, there was the occasional rogue teacher who refused to connect to students online if they didn't show up to in-person classes unless some other student was willing to video call them in despite the school's policy regarding students in quarantine or those who opted for online classes still being able to access live classes.