Bellarmine University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2985 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #846 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #778 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 8 | In Louisville |
| #646 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 2,343
- Graduates
- 627
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 87% | 88% |
| Applicants | 3,878 | 1,421 | 2,457 |
| Admissions | 3,404 | 1,240 | 2,164 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 546 | 229 | 317 |
385 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
166 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bellarmine University are 1100-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
292 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bellarmine University are 21-27 (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 | 2195 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 251 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 198 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 133 (4%) |
| Asian | 87 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 61 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bellarmine University is $22,813 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 | $19,753 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,070 |
| $48-75K | $18,940 |
| $75-110K | $23,891 |
| $110K+ | $25,255 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,040 | $13,785 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,040 | $13,785 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,040 | $13,785 |
| Fee in-district | $1,990 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,990 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,085 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,250 |
| Room charge | $4,510 |
| Meal charge | $4,740 |
Bellarmine University majors
Bellarmine University has granted 577 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 213 master's across 15 programs, and 92 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 | 113 | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 61 | 73 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 6 | 70 | |
| Psychology, General | 66 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 | 7 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 47 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 15 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | 3 | |
| Music, General | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Health Professions Education | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 2 | |
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 577 | 213 | 92 |
Bellarmine University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bellarmine University has published 1,304 scientific papers with 13,613 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 20 |
| 1992 | 7 | 21 |
| 1993 | 17 | 24 |
| 1994 | 12 | 18 |
| 1995 | 4 | 16 |
| 1996 | 23 | 25 |
| 1997 | 12 | 18 |
| 1998 | 9 | 48 |
| 1999 | 9 | 43 |
| 2000 | 12 | 45 |
| 2001 | 9 | 49 |
| 2002 | 19 | 76 |
| 2003 | 18 | 66 |
| 2004 | 25 | 79 |
| 2005 | 23 | 97 |
| 2006 | 27 | 122 |
| 2007 | 29 | 121 |
| 2008 | 32 | 178 |
| 2009 | 23 | 159 |
| 2010 | 37 | 211 |
| 2011 | 39 | 250 |
| 2012 | 57 | 311 |
| 2013 | 72 | 421 |
| 2014 | 78 | 633 |
| 2015 | 70 | 788 |
| 2016 | 71 | 935 |
| 2017 | 69 | 884 |
| 2018 | 66 | 999 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1124 |
| 2020 | 65 | 1351 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1433 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1381 |
| 2023 | 45 | 1263 |
Notable alumni
-
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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Susan Ivey
- Occupations
- merchantbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Susan M. Cameron is an American businessperson who is the former chairman, president, and CEO of Reynolds American, Inc.
-
Paul D. Etienne
- Occupations
- Catholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
-
Paul Dennis Étienne is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle in Washington State since 2019.
-
Charles C. Thompson
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishopCatholic deacon
- Biography
-
Charles Coleman Thompson is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in Indiana since 2017. He previously served as the bishop of the Diocese of Evansville in Indiana from 2011 to 2017.
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Todd Wellemeyer
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Todd Allen Wellemeyer is a 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.
-
Dillon Ward
- Occupations
- lacrosse player
- Biography
-
Dillon James Ward is a professional lacrosse player (goalie) for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League and Waterdogs Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League.
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William J. Donahue
- Years
- 1945-.. (age 79)
- 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 | 562 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2001 Newburg Rd Louisville, Kentucky, 40205-0671 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 5022728263 |