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What's it like at Belmont Abbey College?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Belmont Abbey. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
47°
Average winter temp
77°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D2

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Belmont Abbey College:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Some Snow
That's gonna melt soon.
1-5 inches of snow / year

Geography

Belmont Abbey College is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Charlotte Douglas International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Congaree Swamp tl Mnmt (99 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (166 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Belmont Abbey College.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

North Carolina elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

North Carolina's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are not allowed on campus except permit holders can keep one in a locked car.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Belmont Abbey College about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Belmont Abbey College is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Belmont Abbey College? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. FOCUS
  2. 2. Student Athletic Advisory Committee
  3. 3. Student Government Association
  4. 4. Campus Activities Board
  5. 5. Rotaract Club
  1. 1. Presidents Ball
  2. 2. Spring Formal
  3. 3. Abbey Fest

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