Belmont Abbey College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina, founded in 1876 by Benedictine monks. Highlights include 30+ majors rooted in faith and reason, NCAA Division II athletics with 34 teams, a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, daily Mass at the historic Abbey Basilica, and proximity to Charlotte.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

1,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

GPA Range

2.8-3.5

SAT Range

1000-1180

Common Majors

Business, sport/fitness management, psychology, biology, education

"Belmont Abbey's faith-filled culture centers on the stunning Abbey Basilica and monk interactions. Campus blends historic charm with modern rec spaces. Nearby Charlotte offers concerts and jobs; students love small classes, Crusader games, service retreats, and tight-knit friendships that feel like family."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$21,500

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-76

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Belmont Abbey men’s golf competes in NCAA Division II within Conference Carolinas, posting team totals in the mid‑220s to low‑230s over 54 holes and carding frequently in the mid‑70s per player. The Crusaders are consistently competitive in regional events and have several counting‑round scores in the 70s that keep them inside the top half of fields.

Women's Team Notes

Belmont Abbey women’s golf plays at the DII level, typically posting team totals in the high‑900s to low‑1,000s over three‑round events and averaging around 79 per round across the lineup. The Crusaders combine strong individual efforts with team depth, regularly placing in the top half of Conference Carolinas and mid‑level national‑level tournaments.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jason Gault

Women's Coach

Jason Gault

Men's Email

jasongault@bac.edu

Women's Email

jasongault@bac.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jason Gault enters his ninth season (2025-26) as Belmont Abbey men's golf head coach, promoted from associate head in 2013. Leading Crusaders through Conference Carolinas Championships and invitationals like Savannah Lakes and Griffin, Gault builds regional contenders with assistant Stephen Walker. His teams compete at elite venues including Monticello GC and Country Club of Petersburg, targeting Southeast Region super regionals.

Women's Coach Bio

Jason Gault heads Belmont Abbey women's golf in his ninth year, guiding Lady Crusaders toward Conference Carolinas postseason with assistant Taylor Cozart. Gault's unified leadership across programs emphasizes scoring consistency at regional events, leveraging North Carolina talent pipelines. Supported by PGA-certified instructor Tom Kelly, his strategy positions teams for NCAA DII regionals through disciplined preparation and championship contention.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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