Bellarmine University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,123
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	65%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Bellarmine University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Bellarmine University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bellarmine University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Bellarmine University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bellarmine University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,920

Cost of attendance at Bellarmine University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,920

Cost of attendance at Bellarmine University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Bellarmine University received on average $34,108 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,108

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	160	28%	$4,668	$746,936
Other Federal Grant	520	91%	$2,071	$1,076,941
State Grant/Scholarships	384	67%	$4,552	$1,747,891
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	566	99%	$29,298	$16,582,718
Total Grant & Scholarships	569	99%	$34,108	$19,407,550

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bellarmine University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bellarmine University students is 65.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.2%.

65.2%

asian 66.7% 8 students
African American 62.1% 18 students
white 66.9% 405 students
unknown 66.7% 8 students
hispanic 64.3% 9 students
International Students 40.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 37.0% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bellarmine University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bellarmine University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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