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Total Enrollment 3,090
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Bellarmine University

http://www.bellarmine.edu
2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, Kentucky 40205-0671
(502) 452-8000

Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university serving the region, nation and world by educating talented, diverse students of many faiths, ages, nations, and cultures, and with respect for each individual’s intrinsic value and dignity. We educate our students through undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies, within which students develop the intellectual, moral, ethical and professional competencies for successful living, work, leadership and service to others. We achieve these goals in an educational environment committed to excellence, academic freedom, and authentic conversations that are not dominated by particular political or other narrow perspectives. Here we ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Bellarmine University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,231), and 54% receive loans ($7,105 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,562. Off campus it is around $8,562.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bellarmine University is $22,020 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,021 people applied to Bellarmine University. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (52.0% male & 54.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (19.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 2,417 undergraduate students at Bellarmine University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 57.0% of the 673 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     59.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     17.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline MARCH 15
Admissions Office Phone 1-800-274-4723
Admissions Office Email admissions@bellarmine.edu
Admissions Office Address Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205
Admissions Website http://http://www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/applyNow.asp
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Bellarmine University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Bellarmine University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 17
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 7 74 89
Accounting 7 23
Actuarial Science 1
Business/Commerce, General 50 89
Communication, journalism, and related programs 36
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 36
Computer and information sciences and support services 3 13
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 13
Education 20 102
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 9
Elementary Education and Teaching 17 53
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3 16
Reading Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 21
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 2
Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education 0
Engineering 0
Computer Engineering, General 0
English language and literature/letters 10
English Language and Literature, General 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 142 9 41
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 5
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 96 9
Physical Therapy/Therapist 25 41
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 16
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 22
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 22
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Philosophy and religious studies 4 4
Philosophy 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 4
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, General 2
Psychology 44
Psychology, General 44
Security and protective services 5
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5
Social sciences 13
Economics, General 5
Political Science and Government, General 5
Sociology 3
Theology and religious vocations 2
Theology/Theological Studies 2
Visual and performing arts 13
Arts Management 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
Music, General 0
Music, Other 6
 
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