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Bellarmine University
  • 4 Year
  • LOUISVILLE, KY
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Bellarmine University

#6 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LOUISVILLE, KY
  • 702 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      A minus
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      B+
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    2001 NEWBURG RD
    LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
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    About Bellarmine...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Sun Conference
    From Bellarmine University

    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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    Bellarmine University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    SAT Range
    1110-1280
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,784 / 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
    $34,108 / 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
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    89%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 46 responses
    78%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 55 responses
    62%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 55 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      156 Graduates
    • Psychology
      66 Graduates
    • Business
      44 Graduates
    • Communications
      41 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      37 Graduates
    • Biology
      32 Graduates
    • Accounting
      26 Graduates
    • Finance
      24 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections
      20 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      20 Graduates
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    Public Price Promise

    academic spotlight

    For qualifying students, Bellarmine will match the current direct cost of your state’s flagship university – that’s often your state’s largest, oldest university.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • 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
    6%
    Pell Grant
    28%
    Varsity Athletes
    20%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 37 responses
    • Ambitious
      43%
    • Clique prone
      14%
    • Diverse
      14%
    • Proactive
      11%
    • Outgoing
      8%
    • Studious
      8%
    • Stressed
      3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    61%
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    Poll
    67%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 61 responses
    Poll
    45%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 69 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 36 responses
    • Tight knit, academically challenging.
      47%
    • Freshmen Friendly
      22%
    • Small, friendly
      17%
    • Home away from home
      6%
    • Fast-paced
      3%
    • Garbage
      3%
    • Strict
      3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    65%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    93%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 29 responses
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