Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,356
Graduate Enrollment: 742
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.5%
Male/Female: 32% / 68% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 49.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 35.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.8%
Black: 6.8%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 1.3%
Black: 6.8%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 1.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $57,342
In-State tuition: $44,920Out-of-State tuition: $44,920
Estimated books and supplies: $768 (2021)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,420 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,878 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,420 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,878 (2022)
Average Family Income: $87,740 (2017)
Median Family Income: $68,249 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 54.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,161 |
| $30k-48k | $20,462 |
| $48k-75k | $21,625 |
| $75k-110k | $26,706 |
| $110k+ | $25,168 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 58%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,450 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,831 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,990 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | $466 | $93,529 ($7,794) | $79,219 ($6,602) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 41 | $26,000 | $276 | $40,277 ($3,356) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $304 | $64,075 ($5,340) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 19 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 17 | $53,466 ($4,456) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Taxation. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 65 | $26,376 | $276 | $32,281 ($2,690) | $35,231 ($2,936) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 18 | $25,990 | $276 | $33,571 ($2,798) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 17 | $25,226 | $267 | $26,376 ($2,198) | $37,194 ($3,100) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 9 | $60,116 ($5,010) | |||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 12 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 67 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 128 | $30,800 | $265 | $62,189 ($5,182) | $64,237 ($5,353) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 46 | $25,853 | $274 | $32,374 ($2,698) | $44,335 ($3,695) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 10 | $55,663 ($4,639) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,737 ($3,061) | $39,983 ($3,332) |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,050 ($3,004) | $40,317 ($3,360) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 82 | $286 | $46,644 ($3,887) | $46,329 ($3,861) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,537 ($2,545) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 51 | $27,000 | $286 | $25,749 ($2,146) | $49,960 ($4,163) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 60 | $25,944 | $274 | $27,449 ($2,287) | $41,610 ($3,468) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $71,010Full time faculty: 45%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $65,588,104 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $80,147,900 (2022)