Bellarmine is an inclusive, private, Catholic university in Louisville, Ky., where meaningful connections lead to successful outcomes. A Bellarmine education empowers students to answer their calling through academic excellence, transformative experiences, and career preparedness. In fact, 98% of BU graduates are working full-time or continuing their education within six months of graduation. Our graduates also have the highest salaries of any Kentucky university.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

82%

SAT Range

1020-1280

ACT Range

21-28

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$24,425 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$32,626 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Bellarmmine Impact

IMPACT delivers on our promise to create career-ready graduates who are prepared, not just for what they want to do now, but for the life they haven’t even imagined yet. We do this by surrounding students with a network that includes faculty, professional advisors, peer mentors, career coaches, and alumni mentors. This network works together to ensure you find your passion and purpose.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
6%
On Campus
94%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,407 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

116

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

24%

Varsity Athletes

20%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

66%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,700 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

64%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%