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Bellarmine University - Louisville,Kentucky

86%

Acceptance Rate

$31,527

Avg.Financial Aid

001954

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Bellarmine University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Roman Catholic
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.bellarmine.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
3,369
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Bellarmine University is a private, Roman Catholic university located in Louisville, Kentucky. Around 93% of the students are 24 and under at Bellarmine University. At BU around 77% are white, 5% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 64% of the students are females and 36% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Bruce Tinsley, Susan Cameron, John Young Brown III, and Joseph C. Burke. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. At BU, 195 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

5022728263

Fax:

5022728363

Address

2001 Newburg Rd

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
86%
SAT Range
1060 - 1270
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
22 - 28
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
None

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $25. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1060-1260, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 22 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Bellarmine University is 25. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, Kentucky 40205-0671. They can also call them at (502) 272-8263.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$23,607
Average Annual Cost
$40,250

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$61,138
Other Fees
$1,950
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$12,250
Budget For Other Expenses
$5,900

Total One Year Cost

$61,138

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to BU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $59,690 per year. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($42,830), books and supplies ($752), room and boarding ($9,420), and budget for other expenses ($6,688). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

79%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

44%

Male Professors

56%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,552

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

36%

US National: 44%

Female

64%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

79%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

26%

Out Of State

73%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$65,601 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 62% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

62%

Undergrads in College Housing

41%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,630/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,620/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,620/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Knights

School Colors

scarlet and silver

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

221

Total Female Athletes

189

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by BU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $9,420 per year. Bellarmine University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at BU costs around $4,620 per year. The number of female and male students at the university are 36% and 64%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$45,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$130 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$31,527

Students Receiving Federal Grants

31%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,557

Students Receiving State Aid

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,713

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$26,966

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$35,250

$30K - $48K

$34,547

$48K - $75K

$32,274

$75K - $110K

$29,464

> $110K

$29,533

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,373,561

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$14,264,549

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at BU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Bellarmine University is around $28,913 and the federal grant is $4,823. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $4,786, while the institutional aid is $28,913. At BU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,373,561 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $14,264,549.

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