Bellarmine University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3068 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #858 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #790 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 8 | In Louisville |
| #743 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 2,351
- Graduates
- 642
- 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 94% and is among the 32% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 3,462 | 1,300 | 2,159 |
| Admissions | 3,240 | 1,218 | 2,021 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 631 | 241 | 390 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
503 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
247 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1075
or below
75% of them
had 1243
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bellarmine University are 1075-1243 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
251 or 40%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bellarmine University are 22-28 (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 | 2158 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 293 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 203 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 144 (5%) |
| Asian | 99 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 62 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bellarmine University is $24,432 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 | $18,542 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,905 |
| $48-75K | $20,870 |
| $75-110K | $25,093 |
| $110K+ | $29,302 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,190 | $13,785 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,190 | $13,785 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,190 | $13,785 |
| Fee in-district | $1,990 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,990 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,119 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,100 |
| Room charge | $4,580 |
| Meal charge | $5,520 |
Bellarmine University majors
Bellarmine University has granted 632 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 183 master's across 14 programs, and 98 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bellarmine University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 142 | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | 46 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 8 | 73 | |
| Psychology, General | 67 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 41 | 3 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 39 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | 7 | |
| Nursing Practice | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 7 | 1 | |
| Actuarial Science | 7 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 7 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 7 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | ||
| Data Science, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Health Professions Education | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 632 | 183 | 98 |
Bellarmine University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bellarmine University has published 1,425 scientific papers with 18,288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 23 |
| 1993 | 17 | 32 |
| 1994 | 12 | 28 |
| 1995 | 4 | 22 |
| 1996 | 23 | 31 |
| 1997 | 12 | 27 |
| 1998 | 10 | 54 |
| 1999 | 10 | 59 |
| 2000 | 12 | 59 |
| 2001 | 10 | 54 |
| 2002 | 16 | 89 |
| 2003 | 18 | 87 |
| 2004 | 28 | 103 |
| 2005 | 22 | 112 |
| 2006 | 27 | 167 |
| 2007 | 26 | 154 |
| 2008 | 30 | 208 |
| 2009 | 28 | 196 |
| 2010 | 33 | 258 |
| 2011 | 47 | 301 |
| 2012 | 58 | 371 |
| 2013 | 75 | 488 |
| 2014 | 75 | 890 |
| 2015 | 74 | 841 |
| 2016 | 75 | 1025 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1048 |
| 2018 | 68 | 1136 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1346 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1731 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1892 |
| 2022 | 71 | 1707 |
| 2023 | 56 | 1696 |
| 2024 | 50 | 1633 |
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
- businesspersonmerchant
- 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 priestCatholic bishop
- 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.
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Charles C. Thompson
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic deaconCatholic bishop
- Biography
-
Charles Coleman Thompson is an American Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Indianapolis in Indiana since 2017. He previously served as Bishop 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.
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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.
-
William J. Donahue
- Years
- 1945-.. (age 80)
- 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.
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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.
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 | 542 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2001 Newburg Rd Louisville, Kentucky, 40205-0671 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 246,000 |
| Phone | 5022728263 |