Belmont Abbey College
Former name | St. Mary's College (1876–1913) |
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| Motto | Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus |
Motto in English | That in all things God may be glorified |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | April 21, 1876 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Benedictine) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU ABCU CIC NAICU |
| Endowment | $9.6 million (2019) |
| Chancellor | Abbot Placid Solari |
| President | William K. Thierfelder |
Academic staff | 75 full-time |
| Students | 1,654(Fall 2023) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Newspaper | The Crusader |
| Colors | Red, black, and white |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Carolinas |
| Mascot | Mr. Crusader |
| Website | belmontabbeycollege |
Belmont Abbey Historic District | |
Location in North Carolina | |
| Location | 100 Belmont--Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont, North Carolina |
| Area | 37.5 acres (15.2 ha) |
| Built | 1876 |
| Architect | Michael McInerney |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, American Benedictine |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000584 |
| Added to NRHP | July 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.