Belmont Abbey College

Belmont Abbey College
Former name
St. Mary's College (1876–1913)
MottoUt in omnibus glorificetur Deus
Motto in English
That in all things God may be glorified
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedApril 21, 1876; 148 years ago (1876-04-21)
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Benedictine)
Academic affiliations
ACCU
ABCU
CIC
NAICU
Endowment$9.6 million (2019)[1]
ChancellorAbbot Placid Solari
PresidentWilliam K. Thierfelder
Academic staff
75 full-time[2]
Students1,654(Fall 2023)[3]
Location
Belmont
,
North Carolina
,
United States
CampusSuburban
NewspaperThe Crusader
ColorsRed, black, and white
     
NicknameCrusaders
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – Conference Carolinas
MascotCrusader
Websitebelmontabbeycollege.edu
Belmont Abbey Historic District
Belmont Abbey College is located in North Carolina
Belmont Abbey College
Location in North Carolina
Belmont Abbey College is located in the United States
Belmont Abbey College
Location in United States
Location100 Belmont--Mt. Holly Rd.
Belmont, North Carolina
Area37.5 acres (15.2 ha)
Built1876
ArchitectMichael McInerney
Architectural styleGothic Revival, American Benedictine
NRHP reference No.93000584[4]
Added to NRHPJuly 14, 1993

Belmont Abbey College is a private, Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina. It was founded in 1876 by the Benedictine monks of Belmont Abbey. The college is affiliated with the Catholic Church and the Order of Saint Benedict. Belmont Abbey is the only college in North Carolina affiliated with the Catholic Church.

  1. ^ "Belmont Abbey's Endowment". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "Admissions - Belmont Abbey College: Private | Catholic | Charlotte, NC". Belmontabbeycollege.edu. September 30, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "College Navigator - Belmont Abbey College".
  4. ^ "National Register Information System – (#93000584)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.