C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Bellarmine University
4-Year
Private Non-Profit
📍 Louisville, Kentucky 40205
Quick Stats
2,993
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
94%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors
The Bellarmine University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $394,935
- Avg rent near campus: $1,438/mo — vs ~$509/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40209 (6.5% cap, Louisville)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,190 | $45,190 |
| Room | $4,580 | |
| Board | $5,520 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $65,344 | $65,344 |
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
146 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
127 grads/yr
Physical Therapy/Therapist
74 grads/yr
Psychology, General
66 grads/yr
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
39 grads/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
31 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
30 grads/yr
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
26 grads/yr
Elementary Education and Teaching
23 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
22 grads/yr
Accounting
21 grads/yr
Special Education and Teaching, General
17 grads/yr
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
17 grads/yr
Design and Visual Communications, General
16 grads/yr
Finance, General
15 grads/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
14 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
13 grads/yr
Computer Software Engineering
13 grads/yr
Secondary Education and Teaching
12 grads/yr
English Language and Literature, General
11 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Bellarmine University's top programs commonly pursue.
Registered nurses
$94k/yr
3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr
309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr
20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr
221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr
619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr
46,400 jobs
Student Demographics
2,993
Total Students
61%
Women
90%
Traditional Age (18-24)
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
7%
Black
10%
Asian
3%
Two or More
5%
Non-Resident
2%
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
75%
Hybrid (Some Online)
17%
Fully Online
8%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
90%
25-64 (Adult)
6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bellarmine University?
Bellarmine University has an acceptance rate of 94%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bellarmine University?
Tuition at Bellarmine University is
$45,190 for in-state students
and $45,190 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Bellarmine University?
The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is 68%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Bellarmine University a good school?
Bellarmine University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bellarmine University?
Bellarmine University has a total enrollment of 2,993 students.
Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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