At a glance
Average net price
$21,499
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
64.4%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
2,161
In-state tuition
$48,770
Out-of-state tuition
$48,770
Cost of attendance
$61,691
Median earnings (10y)
$62,069
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,210
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 75.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (27%), business (17%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM14%
- Health27%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services9%
- Health professions26.6%~575 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.0%~368 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.8%~234 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication6.4%~137 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.8%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.4%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.4%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.1%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.9%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.0%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.7%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology0.3%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 255 | $59,907 | $30,800 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 147 | $29,480 | $26,376 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 143 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 124 | $44,083 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 119 | $59,350 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 118 | $39,931 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 105 | $24,904 | $25,944 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 85 | $34,932 | $25,853 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 64 | $90,521 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 61 | $18,965 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 45 | $35,615 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 42 | $39,384 | $25,990 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 41 | $35,409 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | $50,891 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 35 | $58,278 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 31 | $30,370 | $25,226 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 23 | $51,999 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | $30,266 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 19 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Doctoral | 10 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University is a mid-sized institution located in Louisville, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,161 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bellarmine University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,499 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,770 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $61,691 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 64.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,069 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bellarmine University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bellarmine University accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,210. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Louisville, Kentucky (city), Bellarmine University draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bellarmine University
Q.How much does Bellarmine University cost?
The average net price at Bellarmine University is $21,499 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $61,691.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bellarmine University?
Bellarmine University has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bellarmine University?
Bellarmine University admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Bellarmine University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bellarmine University graduate earns $62,069 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bellarmine University?
Published tuition is $48,770 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bellarmine University located?
Bellarmine University is located in Louisville, Kentucky (ZIP 40205).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bellarmine University at their official website.