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Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment

2,970
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Location Louisville, Kentucky
Online bellarmine.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Founded in 1950, Bellarmine University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Louisville, Kentucky. Characterized by its picturesque campus featuring Gothic architecture, it offers a serene academic setting in close proximity to the urban amenities of Louisville. Bellarmine provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across various fields, with popular majors including Nursing, Business, and Physical Therapy. While the university maintains a selective admissions process, it aims to accommodate a diverse student body. Residential life is an integral part of the campus experience, with a range of housing options available for students. Bellarmine University is not particularly renowned for its athletic programs, thus specific mention of sports teams is not pertinent to its academic-focused profile.

In the most recent statistical year 3,878 prospective students applied, and 3,404 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 546 enrolled in the school.  2,516 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 454 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $44,040 plus fees of $1,990. Bellarmine University is ranked 375 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Bellarmine University is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Bellarmine University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1100/1290
ACT 21/27
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

87.8% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,040
Costs for Bellarmine University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$0
Other Fees$1,990
Room and Board $9,714
Budget for Other Expenses$7,316
Total One Year Cost$63,060

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bellarmine University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 26%
Business 14%
Psychology 9%
Education 9%
Social Sciences 9%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024