Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bellarmine University is 87.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.04%. 1,421 men and 2,457 women applied to Bellarmine and 1,240 men and 2,164 women students were accepted.
Among them, 229 men and 317 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bellarmine.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,878 | 1,421 | 2,457 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,240 | 2,164 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 546 | 229 | 317 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.78% | 87.26% | 88.07% | - | - |
| Yield | 16.04% | 18.47% | 14.65% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 41 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 292 students (54%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bellarmine.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 600 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Bellarmine. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bellarmine University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1100 | 1200 | 1290 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bellarmine. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bellarmine University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bellarmine.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/apply-now/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |