Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Bellarmine University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Louisville, KY.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Bellarmine University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 4,779 applied, 4,115 accepted, and 539 enrolled in Bellarmine.
205 men and 334 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,150 SAT, 25 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,150 and ACT score is 25. The SAT score of 1150 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total103011501250
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510560630
Math520590620
ACT Score
Composite232528
Math202427
English222529
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $48,770 for undergraduate programs and $14,760 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.25% compared to last year at Bellarmine University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,194 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $34,232.
For freshmen, 546 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $35,954.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,886 students enrolled Bellarmine in 2025.
By gender, 1,113 men and 1,773 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,240 undergraduate and 646 graduate students.
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79 Major Programs

  • 9 programs through online
  • 23 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Bellarmine is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 22%.
The retention rate is 75% for full-time and 75% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate
22%
Retention Rate
75%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 339 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Bellarmine and the average faculty salary is $76,716. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 681 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $65,250.
Number of Faculties
339
Average Faculty Salary
$76,716
Number of Staffs
681
Average Staff Salary
$65,250

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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