Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Louisville, Kentucky with 2,161 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, costs an average of $17,991 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bellarmine University acceptance rate and admissions
Bellarmine University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 510 to 630, math 520 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Bellarmine University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Bellarmine University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Bellarmine University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $50,490 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,310 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $60,872 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,991 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,991 a year after grants and scholarships, $42,881 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bellarmine University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Bellarmine University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $64,121 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bellarmine University majors and what graduates earn
Bellarmine University awarded bachelor's degrees in 43 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from finance ($84,262).
All 43 majors at Bellarmine University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Bellarmine University
14 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 14 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 71 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 62 | $81,866 | $27,639 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 49 | $53,758 | $19,895 |
| Nursing | Master's | 16 | $102,008 | $41,000 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 15 | $67,295 | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 10 | $58,919 | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,161 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bellarmine University?
Bellarmine University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Bellarmine University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $50,490. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,991 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Bellarmine University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 510 to 630 in reading and writing and 520 to 620 in math, and 23 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Bellarmine University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Bellarmine University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Bellarmine University?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bellarmine University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $64,121 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.