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Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky 40205-0671

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesUrbanGreek life

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

Division

Division I

Plan Your Visit

94%Acceptance

1208SAT Avg

2,286Students

13:1Student:Faculty

68%Grad Rate

$62,069Earnings 10yr

$23,587Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1208

Reading & WritingMid: 595

535613

MathMid: 600

540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

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

10 Years$62,069

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#280

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#331

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

LacrosseLacrosse leagueWrestling toField hockeyDivision iiWrestling

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from KY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K

110 mi(191 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

154 mi(267 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

189 mi(328 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati80 mi

IND Indianapolis108 mi

BNA Nashville154 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

New York, NY647 mi · ~18h 41m drive

Hartford, CT731 mi · ~21h 7m drive

Providence, RI795 mi · ~22h 58m drive

Albany, NY698 mi · ~20h 10m drive

Syracuse, NY601 mi · ~17h 22m drive

Rochester, NY544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Buffalo, NY482 mi · ~13h 55m drive

Philadelphia, PA577 mi · ~16h 40m drive

Pittsburgh, PA341 mi · ~9h 51m drive

Harrisburg, PA492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Newark, NJ639 mi · ~18h 28m drive

Washington, DC471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

Baltimore, MD495 mi · ~14h 18m drive

Atlanta, GA318 mi · ~9h 11m drive

Charlotte, NC339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

Raleigh, NC425 mi · ~12h 17m drive

Miami, FL919 mi · ~26h 33m drive

Orlando, FL714 mi · ~20h 38m drive

Tampa, FL734 mi · ~21h 12m drive

Nashville, TN154 mi · ~4h 27m drive

New Orleans, LA623 mi · ~18h drive

Richmond, VA453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

Chicago, IL273 mi · ~7h 53m drive

Detroit, MI317 mi · ~9h 9m drive

Minneapolis, MN608 mi · ~17h 34m drive

St. Louis, MO245 mi · ~7h 5m drive

Kansas City, MO482 mi · ~13h 55m drive

Indianapolis, IN110 mi · ~3h 11m drive

Columbus, OH189 mi · ~5h 28m drive

Cleveland, OH311 mi · ~8h 59m drive

Milwaukee, WI352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Dallas, TX728 mi · ~21h 2m drive

Houston, TX804 mi · ~23h 14m drive

Austin, TX879 mi · ~25h 24m drive

San Antonio, TX951 mi · ~27h 28m drive

Los Angeles, CA1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive

San Francisco, CA1986 mi · ~57h 22m drive

San Diego, CA1801 mi · ~52h 2m drive

Seattle, WA1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive

Portland, OR1949 mi · ~56h 18m drive

Denver, CO1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive

Phoenix, AZ1508 mi · ~43h 34m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive

Honolulu, HI4375 mi · ~126h 23m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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