Bellarmine University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Louisville, KY
4.0 1 review

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,886

Location Louisville, Kentucky
Website bellarmine.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#379

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Bellarmine University, a private Catholic institution in Louisville, Kentucky, sits on 145 acres in the Highlands neighborhood, characterized by its hilltop Tudor Gothic architecture and wooded suburban setting. Founded in 1950 by Archbishop John A. Floersh and named after Catholic theologian Robert Bellarmine, the university has evolved from a small men's college into a comprehensive coeducational institution. The university maintains a traditional undergraduate focus while offering graduate programs in nursing, education, business, and health sciences. Bellarmine's campus features modern residence halls housing most first-year students, with the university's academic programs particularly recognized for nursing, business administration, and communication studies. The Knights compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the ASUN Conference, marking their transition from Division II in 2020.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1250
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/28
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$48,770

Costs for Bellarmine University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$48,770
Books and Supplies		$500
Other Fees		$1,590
Room and Board		$10,850
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,160
Total One Year Cost		$65,870

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Student 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 majors at Bellarmine University are Health Professions, Business, and Psychology. 26% of students major in Health Professions, 14% in Business, and 9% in Psychology.