Bellarmine University: Review & Facts

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Bellarmine University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,970 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1950 and is one of the 14 colleges located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bellarmine University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Bellarmine University you can receive your 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
63
Bellarmine University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 63 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Bellarmine University student retention rate is high at 81% (well above Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is average: 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bellarmine University is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $44,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Bellarmine University beyond tuition are around $1,600; this makes it a total of $45,700 per year.

Read the details about Bellarmine University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 3,878 applications were submitted and 3,404 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bellarmine University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Bellarmine University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bellarmine University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Bellarmine University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $4,500 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Bellarmine University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Bellarmine University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bellarmine University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg Rd
Louisville, Kentucky
40205-0671, USA
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