Bellarmine University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2878 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #810 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #742 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 8 | In Louisville |
| #762 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,240
- Graduates
- 646
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bellarmine.edu
Bellarmine University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bellarmine University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87% | 86% |
| Applicants | 4,779 | 1,677 | 3,084 |
| Admissions | 4,115 | 1,451 | 2,648 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 539 | 205 | 334 |
589 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
259 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bellarmine University are 1030-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
140 or 26%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bellarmine University are 23-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1993 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 305 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 241 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 134 (5%) |
| Asian | 95 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 73 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bellarmine University is $23,165 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,430 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,358 |
| $48-75K | $17,391 |
| $75-110K | $21,987 |
| $110K+ | $29,194 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,180 | $14,760 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,180 | $14,760 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,180 | $14,760 |
| Fee in-district | $1,590 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,590 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,119 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,650 |
| Room charge | $4,850 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
Bellarmine University majors
Bellarmine University has granted 582 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 166 master's across 13 programs, and 97 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bellarmine University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 130 | 16 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 62 | 62 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 71 | |
| Psychology, General | 63 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 37 | 2 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 13 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | 6 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Health Professions Education | 7 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | ||
| Neuroscience | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 2 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 582 | 166 | 97 |
Bellarmine University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 65% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bellarmine University has published 1,465 scientific papers with 19,426 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 32 |
| 1994 | 12 | 28 |
| 1995 | 4 | 22 |
| 1996 | 23 | 32 |
| 1997 | 12 | 27 |
| 1998 | 10 | 54 |
| 1999 | 10 | 59 |
| 2000 | 12 | 60 |
| 2001 | 10 | 54 |
| 2002 | 16 | 89 |
| 2003 | 18 | 88 |
| 2004 | 28 | 103 |
| 2005 | 22 | 112 |
| 2006 | 27 | 167 |
| 2007 | 26 | 154 |
| 2008 | 30 | 207 |
| 2009 | 28 | 196 |
| 2010 | 33 | 258 |
| 2011 | 47 | 301 |
| 2012 | 58 | 371 |
| 2013 | 75 | 488 |
| 2014 | 75 | 891 |
| 2015 | 74 | 841 |
| 2016 | 75 | 1026 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1048 |
| 2018 | 68 | 1135 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1346 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1731 |
| 2021 | 60 | 1896 |
| 2022 | 71 | 1707 |
| 2023 | 56 | 1714 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1656 |
| 2025 | 41 | 1405 |
Notable alumni
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Quentin Letts
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Quentin Richard Stephen Letts is an English journalist and theatre critic. He has written for The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, and The Oldie. On 26 February 2019, it was announced that Letts would return to The Times. On 1 September 2023, Letts returned to the Daily Mail.
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Paul D. Etienne
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
-
Paul Dennis Étienne is an American Catholic prelate who has served as archbishop of Seattle in Washington State since 2019. He previously served as bishop of Cheyenne in Wyoming from 2009 to 2016 and archbishop of Anchorage in Alaska from 2016 to 2019.
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Susan Ivey
- Occupations
- businesspersonmerchant
- Biography
-
Susan M. Cameron is an American businessperson who is the former chairman, president, and CEO of Reynolds American, Inc.
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Charles C. Thompson
- Occupations
- Catholic deaconCatholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
-
Charles Coleman Thompson is an American Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Indianapolis since 2017. He previously served as Bishop of Evansville from 2011 to 2017.
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Todd Wellemeyer
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Todd Allen Wellemeyer is an American former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played in the Major Leagues across eight years, for five teams, working as both a starting and relief pitcher.
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Dillon Ward
- Occupations
- lacrosse player
- Biography
-
Dillon James Ward is a Canadian professional lacrosse goaltender currently playing for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League and the Philadelphia Waterdogs in the Premier Lacrosse League.
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John Lansing
- Occupations
- chief executive officer
- Biography
-
John Francis Lansing was an American journalist and broadcaster. He served as president of the Scripps Networks from 2005 to 2013, the chief of U.S. Agency for Global Media from 2015 to 2019, and the CEO of NPR from 2019 to February 2024.
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William J. Donahue
- Years
- 1945-.. (age 81)
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
William J. "Bill" Donahue is a retired lieutenant general for the United States Air Force who transformed networks and communications during his long career. He retired in May 2000 as the director of communications and information at Air Force Headquarters and commander of the Air Force Communications and Information Center in Washington, D.C. During his 33-year Air Force career, Donahue served in a variety of communications, information, command and control positions at virtually every level in the Air Force. During his active-duty career, Donahue led the Internet and information technology transformation in the Air Force.
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Motto | In Veritatis Amore In the Love of Truth |
| Colors | scarlet, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 530 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2001 Newburg Rd Louisville, Kentucky, 40205-0671 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 246,000 |
| Phone | 5022728263 |