Bellarmine University — acceptance rate 94%, tuition $45,190
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Bellarmine University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$62,069
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$49,819
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
64.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,210
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
30.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bellarmine University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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.
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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