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Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University admits nearly everyone — 86.1% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Bellarmine University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Bellarmine University sits in Louisville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $84,262 four years out. Faculty pay averages $102,096 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,161 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1075 and 1243 — above the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Bellarmine University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Bellarmine University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1075 and 1243; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 535 | 580 | 613 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 565 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bellarmine University received 3,462 applications and admitted 3,240 (93.6%), with 632 enrolling.
How Bellarmine University compares
| Bellarmine University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.1% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,770 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,069 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bellarmine University student earns $62,069 — 38% above the Kentucky median of $45,036 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Bellarmine University lists tuition at $48,770 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Bellarmine University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $48,770 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Bellarmine University enrolls 2,161 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Bellarmine University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
64.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Bellarmine University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Bellarmine University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,262 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,814 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,698 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,991 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,841 |
| Psychology, General | $53,413 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,228 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,527 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,665 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,612 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,808 |
Median earnings for these 11 Bellarmine University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,069 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional Bellarmine University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bellarmine University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1075–1243 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Bellarmine University's acceptance rate?
93.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,240 admitted from 3,462 applicants.
How much does Bellarmine University cost?
At Bellarmine University, published tuition is $48,770 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Bellarmine University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Bellarmine University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,069 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- University of the Cumberlands — 98.8% admitted
- Georgetown College — 91.1% admitted
- Kentucky Mountain Bible College — 100% admitted
- Kentucky State University — 96.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.