Overview

Bellarmine University is a University institution located in Louisville, KY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2001 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY  40205-0671
United States

Contact Mr. Timothy A. Sturgeon
Dean of Admission
Email: admissions@bellarmine.edu
Phone: 502-272-8131

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health/health Care Administration/management
Long Term Care Administration/management
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,459

Applied

3,239

Accepted

2,351

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,159

Females Applied

2,021

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,300

Males Applied

1,218

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.51

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation
Required for some programs
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	September 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	610
SAT Math		520	620
ACT Composite		20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

47,180

Private

Fees

1,590

Full-time student fees

10,850

Room & board

5,450

Room only

Financial Aid

39,714

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,421

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,247

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,081

Avg. Loan Aid

28,863

Avg. Grant Aid

31,181

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,351

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.72%
Black or African American	9.73%
White or Caucasian	71.02%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	3.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	5.13%
Other	0.83%

Gender

Male (38.49%)

Female (59.38%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	54%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Ball on the Belle, Late Night Breakfast and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Bellarmine University Pre-Medical Society, Black Student Union, BUKnighted, BUCatholic and Bellarmine University Dance Marathon

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour locked residence hall entrances, security cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

375

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 161

Part-time - 214

Male - 152

Female - 223