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Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky 40205-0671

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Known for health sciences

Bellarmine University is a private institution in Louisville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1208, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,069 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,587.

Established
1950
Motto
In Veritatis Amore
Mascot
Valor the Knight
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks
Division
Division I

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94%Acceptance
1208SAT Avg
2,286Students
13:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$62,069Earnings 10yr
$23,587Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bellarmine University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1208

Reading & WritingMid: 595
535613
MathMid: 600
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1208

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,180
Room & Board$10,250
Total Cost of Attendance$60,247
Average Net Price$23,587
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,542
$30–48K$18,905
$48–75K$20,870
$75–110K$25,093
$110K+$29,302

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,587

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,286
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 10%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.8%
Freshman Retention75.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,819
8 Years$55,131
10 Years$62,069

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,400
Men
$56,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#280
Washington Monthly
#331

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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