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Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University is a small, private institution located in Louisville, ky. Founded in 1950, Bellarmine University offers undergraduate degrees in 69 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

2,351 undergraduates

$46,780 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Bellarmine University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 93.6%

SAT score average 1208

ACT score average 26

Average high school GPA 3.49

Application fee $25

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Key deadlines

August

245 days away Application deadline date

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November

323 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bellarmine University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Social Sciences and Psychology

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Education and Teaching

Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Psychology, General

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Communication and Media Studies

Biology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $46,780

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,250

Books & supplies N/A

Other expenses $7,914

Cost of attendance* $64,944

Average financial aid package $43,162

Estimated cost $21,782 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $46,780

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,250

Books & supplies N/A

Other expenses $7,914

Cost of attendance* $64,944

Average financial aid package $43,162

Estimated cost $21,782 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Bellarmine University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bellarmine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,351, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

2,993

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

72%

African American %

10%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bellarmine University, students love their Bellarmine Activities Council, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

5022728000

https://www.bellarmine.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Bellarmine activities council

Student government association

Knights nation

Bu leads

Black student union

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bellarmine University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bellarmine University?

Bellarmine University is located in Louisville, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Bellarmine University?

The acceptance rate for Bellarmine University is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Bellarmine University?

The average high school GPA for Bellarmine University students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bellarmine University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bellarmine University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $232,312.

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