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College · Catholic life on campus

Belmont University

  • LocationNashville, TN
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,862 students

Affiliation: Interdenominational

Official website

Belmont University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic campus ministry listed for Belmont is University Catholic at Belmont, part of UCat Nashville, which serves Vanderbilt and Belmont from Frassati House at 2004 Terrace Place. Belmont's own faith communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont and says a chaplain serves students and FOCUS missionaries work on campus. The published Mass schedule is Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM and Sunday at 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation, with scheduled confession on weekdays and Sunday evenings.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Monday–Thursday5:30 PMCathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville · Published schedule runs Aug 20 to May 15 (no year shown).
  • Sunday8:00 PMCathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville · Listed as the new time on the ministry's schedule. Belmont's listing gives 6:00 PM; see gaps.

Confession 2

  • Monday–Thursday4:30 PM–5:20 PMCathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville
  • Sunday7:00 PM–7:45 PMCathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville

Adoration 3

  • Monday–Thursday4:30 PM–5:20 PMCathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville
  • Sunday7:00 PM–7:45 PMCathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville
  • Tuesday9:00 AM–9:00 PMFrassati's Chapel, Frassati House, 2004 Terrace Place, Nashville · Listed as 9 am to 4:20 pm and 6 to 9 pm at Frassati's Chapel, with 4:30 to 5:20 pm at the Cathedral (covered above). Sign-up slots.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass Schedule | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday - Thursday Mass 5:30 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
    The ministry's Mass schedule lists Mass Monday to Thursday at 5:30 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Sunday Mass 8 pm (new time) Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
    The ministry's Mass schedule lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  2. Adoration | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “confession Schedule Mondays - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:20 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation Sundays 7 - 7:45 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation”
    Confession is listed Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 5:20 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “confession Schedule Mondays - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:20 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation Sundays 7 - 7:45 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation”
    Confession is listed Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 5:20 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Adoration Schedule Mondays - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:20 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation”
    Adoration is listed Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 5:20 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Sundays 7 - 7:45 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation confession Schedule”
    Adoration is listed Sundays, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
    “Tuesdays 9 am - 9 pm Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
    Adoration is listed on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 9 PM, including Frassati's Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Belmont University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miFrassati House (University Catholic, UCat Nashville): 1.1 miBelmont University (campus)N0.5 mi
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No Catholic churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check the local diocese’s parish directory.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Belmont's faith communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont as a faith community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. On-Campus Faith Communities | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Catholic at Belmont has a mission to propose Jesus Christ and form His disciples on campus.”
      Belmont's On-Campus Faith Communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont as a faith community.
      “Among other events, our chaplain is devoted to making the Sacraments readily available and serving the students’ spiritual needs and FOCUS missionaries reach out and meet students where they are.”
      Belmont's page says a chaplain serves students and FOCUS missionaries reach out to students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Nonso Ohanaka is listed as Director of Campus Ministry & Chaplain for UCat Nashville, which serves Belmont.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about/leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Nonso Ohanaka Director of Campus Ministry & Chaplain”
      Fr. Nonso Ohanaka is listed as Director of Campus Ministry and Chaplain for UCat Nashville.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Four weekday Masses (Monday to Thursday) are listed; they are celebrated at Cathedral of the Incarnation, which the ministry uses, not on the Belmont campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Thursday Mass 5:30 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
      The ministry's Mass schedule lists Mass Monday to Thursday at 5:30 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM on the ministry's schedule. Belmont's listing gives a Sunday Mass at 6:00 PM; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 8 pm (new time) Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
      The ministry's Mass schedule lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 5:20 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “confession Schedule Mondays - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:20 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation Sundays 7 - 7:45 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation”
      Confession is listed Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 5:20 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
      “Sundays 7 - 7:45 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation confession Schedule”
      Adoration is listed Sundays, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (University Catholic at Belmont and the FOCUS team at Belmont.)
    Sources (2)
    1. On-Campus Faith Communities | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Catholic at Belmont has a mission to propose Jesus Christ and form His disciples on campus.”
      Belmont's On-Campus Faith Communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont as a faith community.
    2. Focus | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have a team of missionaries at Belmont University. They lead small-group Bible studies, lead students in group discipleship”
      A FOCUS team serves Belmont University and leads small-group Bible studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Bible studies, retreats, OCIA/RCIA, and a March for Life pilgrimage are listed.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Bible Studies | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/learn/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Catholic provides small-group bible study opportunities.”
      University Catholic offers small-group Bible studies, with a sign-up form for Belmont students.
    2. Retreats | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat Sep 8 AWAKENING RETREAT Nov 5-7”
      University Catholic lists an Awakening retreat on Nov 5-7, and a Freshmen Retreat on Sep 8. The year is not shown.
    3. RCIA | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), is the process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith”
      University Catholic offers OCIA, the initiation process for adults.
    4. March for Life | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/serve/march-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “March for Life Pilgrimage Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. JAN 21-23, 2027”
      University Catholic offers a March for Life pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., January 21-23, 2027.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 5 confession, 6 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Scheduled confession is listed Monday through Thursday and on Sunday evenings, and adoration is listed on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 9 PM at Frassati's Chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Adoration | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “confession Schedule Mondays - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:20 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation Sundays 7 - 7:45 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation”
      Confession is listed Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 5:20 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 to 7:45 PM, at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
      “Tuesdays 9 am - 9 pm Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
      Adoration is listed on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 9 PM, including Frassati's Chapel.
  • Belmont's own faith communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont, and FOCUS has a team serving the university.
    Sources (2)
    1. On-Campus Faith Communities | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Catholic at Belmont has a mission to propose Jesus Christ and form His disciples on campus.”
      Belmont's On-Campus Faith Communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont as a faith community.
    2. Focus | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have a team of missionaries at Belmont University. They lead small-group Bible studies, lead students in group discipleship”
      A FOCUS team serves Belmont University and leads small-group Bible studies.
  • Formation listed includes Bible studies, retreats, OCIA, and a March for Life pilgrimage.
    Sources (4)
    1. Bible Studies | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/learn/bible-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University Catholic provides small-group bible study opportunities.”
      University Catholic offers small-group Bible studies, with a sign-up form for Belmont students.
    2. Retreats | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat Sep 8 AWAKENING RETREAT Nov 5-7”
      University Catholic lists an Awakening retreat on Nov 5-7, and a Freshmen Retreat on Sep 8. The year is not shown.
    3. RCIA | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/rcia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), is the process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith”
      University Catholic offers OCIA, the initiation process for adults.
    4. March for Life | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/serve/march-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “March for Life Pilgrimage Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. JAN 21-23, 2027”
      University Catholic offers a March for Life pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., January 21-23, 2027.

Concerns

  • The published Masses are at Cathedral of the Incarnation, not on the Belmont campus, and there are weekday Masses on four days.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday - Thursday Mass 5:30 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
      The ministry's Mass schedule lists Mass Monday to Thursday at 5:30 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
      “Sunday Mass 8 pm (new time) Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
      The ministry's Mass schedule lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.
  • The Sunday Mass time differs between the ministry's schedule (8:00 PM) and Belmont's listing (6:00 PM).
    Sources (2)
    1. On-Campus Faith Communities | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us weekly for Mass and Supper at Cathedral of the Incarnation on Sundays at 6:00pm.”
      Belmont's listing gives a weekly Sunday Mass and supper at 6:00 PM, which differs from the ministry's 8:00 PM schedule.
    2. Mass Schedule | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 8 pm (new time) Cathedral of the Incarnation 2015 West End Avenue, Nashville”
      The ministry's Mass schedule lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Incarnation.

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The Catholic center

Frassati House (University Catholic, UCat Nashville)

  • Address: 2004 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Distance from campus: 1.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: universitycatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, universitycatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, universitycatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 2

  • March for Life pilgrimageOff campus
    Jan 21-23, 2027
    Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.
    universitycatholic.org
  • Mission trips
    Mission trips listed by University Catholic; registration was not yet open.
    universitycatholic.org

Social life 1

  • Sunday SupperOff campus
    Sundays at 6 PM
    Home-cooked supper for college students at the Cathedral's Fleming Center.
    universitycatholic.org

Faith formation 3

  • UCat small-group Bible studies
    Small-group Bible study through University Catholic, with a sign-up form for Belmont students.
    universitycatholic.org
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
    Initiation process for adults seeking baptism or full communion with the Catholic Church; questions go to Deacon Craig Thomas.
    universitycatholic.org, universitycatholic.org
  • Spiritual direction
    Spiritual direction through UCat Nashville; contact Deacon Craig Thomas.
    universitycatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • University Catholic at Belmont
    Catholic faith community listed among Belmont's on-campus faith communities. FOCUS missionaries and the chaplain serve its students.
    belmont.edu, belmont.edu
  • FOCUS team at Belmont (Bible studies)
    FOCUS missionaries at Belmont lead small-group Bible studies and group discipleship.
    universitycatholic.org

Retreats 2

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. On-Campus Faith Communities | University Ministries | Belmont Universitybelmont.edu/university-ministries/faith-communities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “University Catholic at Belmont has a mission to propose Jesus Christ and form His disciples on campus.”
    Belmont's On-Campus Faith Communities page lists University Catholic at Belmont as a faith community.
    “Among other events, our chaplain is devoted to making the Sacraments readily available and serving the students’ spiritual needs and FOCUS missionaries reach out and meet students where they are.”
    Belmont's page says a chaplain serves students and FOCUS missionaries reach out to students.
  2. Contact | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Frassati House 2004 Terrace Place Nashville, TN 37203”
    Frassati House, the UCat Nashville house, is at 2004 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN 37203.
  3. Our Houses | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/about/our-houses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Frassati House | Belmont & Vanderbilt - Nashville”
    Frassati House serves Belmont and Vanderbilt students.
  4. Adoration | University Catholicuniversitycatholic.org/pray/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Tuesdays 9 am - 9 pm Frassati’s Chapel 9 am – 4:20 pm”
    Adoration is listed on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 9 PM, including Frassati's Chapel.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
79 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,280 · ACT 27
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,651

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
7,330
Total students8,862
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$33,147
Cost of attendance (per year)$62,570
Median federal debt at graduation$20,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
71%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,930
Admission rate95%
Students receiving Pell grants21%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1280
SAT reading & writing600–690
SAT math560–660
ACT composite24–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 53 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Nashville

The Most Reverend J. Mark Spalding, Bishop of Nashville

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 219709
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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Questions families ask

Is Belmont University a Catholic college?
No. Belmont University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Interdenominational. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by University Catholic at Belmont (UCat Nashville).
What is Belmont University’s Catholic Life Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Belmont University?
Mass is listed at Cathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West End Avenue and Nashville. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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