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Belmont University Women's Cheerleading

Belmont University (BU) · Nashville, Tennessee · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate95%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate71%finish within six years
Undergraduates8,803Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Belmont University Women's Cheerleading coaches

Coaches at Belmont University who recruit Women's Cheerleading, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Belmont University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
belmontbruins.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1160–1350
ACTMiddle 50%: 24–30

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Popular majors

AccountingActingApplied Mathematics, OtherArt Teacher EducationArt/Art Studies, GeneralArts, Entertainment, and Media Management, GeneralArts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
71% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$40,560
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$37,558
Campus

Where it is

Belmont University in Nashville.

Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Interdenominational
Time zone
Central
Website
belmont.edu
Overview

About Belmont University Women's Cheerleading

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Jessica Woody, the Head Coach, leads the Belmont University Women's Cheerleading staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Belmont University (BU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Belmont University is a private school in Nashville, Tennessee with 8,803 undergraduates, a 95% acceptance rate and an average net price of $37,558 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Belmont University Women's Cheerleading

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Jessica Woody, the Head Coach and Paige Rugaard, the Head Coach. Belmont University has 2 coaches for Women's Cheerleading, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, tumbling level and stunt skills in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with tumbling passes and stunts, with the link near the top so Jessica can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Belmont University typically score 1160–1350 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Belmont University staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.
Questions

Belmont University Women's Cheerleading FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Belmont University D1?

Yes. Belmont University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading, in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Is Belmont University public or private?

Belmont University is a private nonprofit school in Nashville, Tennessee.

What conference is Belmont University Women's Cheerleading in?

The Missouri Valley Conference.

Does Belmont University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cheerleading?

Belmont University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Belmont University Women's Cheerleading have?

2 coaches, led by Jessica Woody, the Head Coach.

How much does Belmont University cost?

In-state tuition is $40,560 and out-of-state tuition is $40,560 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,558.

What is the Belmont University acceptance rate?

95% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Belmont University?

Admitted students typically score 1160–1350 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Belmont University Women's Cheerleading coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026