Belmont University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. Descended from Belmont Women's College, founded in 1890 by schoolteachers Ida Hood and Susan Heron, the institution was incorporated in 1951 as Belmont College.
Former names: Belmont College for Young Women (1890–1913) · Ward–Belmont College (1913–1951) · Belmont College (1951–1991)
Motto: "Purpose Character Wisdom"
Type: Private university
Established: 1890
Accreditation: SACS
Religious affiliation: Christian (nondenominational)
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