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Bellarmine University

Louisville, KYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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86%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$21,499
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$49,819
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Louisville, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading510 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences27% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,394
Earnings 5yr: $105,636
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,391
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,262
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,814
Earnings 5yr: $76,649
Debt: $30,800
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,343
Earnings 5yr: $75,550
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,698
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,227
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,991
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,841
Earnings 5yr: $47,289
Debt: $25,944
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,573
Earnings 5yr: $52,400
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,413
Earnings 5yr: $50,098
Debt: $26,376
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,228
Earnings 5yr: $50,223
Debt: $25,226
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,527
Earnings 5yr: $39,311
Debt: $25,990
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,665
Earnings 5yr: $51,043
Debt: $25,853
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,612
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,808
Earnings 5yr: $45,799
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $103,952
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,798
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,519
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,601
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,499
In-State Tuition$48,770
Out-of-State Tuition$48,770
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

31%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,819
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,069

Completion Signals

64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$216/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$80,285
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