Belmont College
Belmont College is located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. This college was established back in 1971 and used to be known as Belmont Technical College. It is a public two-year college that serves over 1000 students. This school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and it has many associate’s degree programs for students to take part in as well as a wide variety of technical certificate courses. Students can use Belmont College to help them launch new careers as they receive a thorough education that they need to find success.
The Belmont College nursing program offers both a practical nursing program and an associate’s degree nursing program. Students who have already earned LPN status can seek advanced placement in the RN program if they qualify. Both the practical nursing program and the associate’s degree program have been approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. This school offers students a great environment where they can learn and hone their nursing skills through classroom lectures, laboratory experiences, and clinical periods at local hospitals. Both programs seek to prepare all students to pass their respective NCLEX licensure exams.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,150 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 15 |
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West Virginia Northern Community College
13 miles away |
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Eastern Gateway Community College
26 miles away |
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Washington State Community College
51 miles away |
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Community College of Beaver County
53 miles away |
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Community College of Allegheny County
56 miles away |
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Stark State College
60 miles away |
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Westmoreland County Community College
75 miles away |
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Butler County Community College
76 miles away |
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Central Ohio Technical College
78 miles away |
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Hocking College
80 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $105/credit | |
| In State Students | $105/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $209/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $9,405 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $14,630 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $13,125 | $26,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Belmont College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $3,668 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $664 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $2,019 |
| Federal Student Loans | 39% | $2,758 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,443
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,077 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,486 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,492 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,529 |
| Over $110,000$6,961 |
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Student Population
1,150
Undergrads
0
Graduates
737
Women
413
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
91% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
