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We’ll help you determine not just what you want to do, but who you want to be, and a pathway to achieve that.
The Bellarmine IMPACT ensures you have the right tools to succeed through highly personalized teaching, advising, mentoring, and career counseling. You’ll receive hands-on, experience rich learning, inside and outside the classroom.
Rich academic experiences are paired with rewarding opportunities to explore, discover, grow and transform – so you can become a version of yourself you may never have dreamed possible. This approach to education nets results like no others. Salary data shows, on average, our graduates earn more than graduates from peer institutions.
We’ll make it affordable: every student receives a scholarship and the financial aid needed to make their dreams a reality.
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Public Price Promise
For qualifying students, Bellarmine will match the current direct cost of your state’s flagship university – that’s often your state’s largest, oldest university. The amount you will pay to attend Bellarmine will not exceed tuition, fees, room and board at your state's flagship university. students may also be eligible for additional scholarships, grants, work-study or loans.
HOPE Kentucky Scholars
The HOPE Kentucky Scholars Program covers 100% of tuition and most fees – including textbooks – for traditional first-year and transfer students in Kentucky. The program’s funding is applied to any remaining costs after all other institutional, state, and federal funds (e.g., Pell, KEES, CAP, KTG, FSEOG) have been applied (loans and work-study are not included in the calculation)
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Affordability Overview
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The Financial Aid Program at Bellarmine University has a dual purpose: to recognize superior academic achievement and to provide assistance to qualified students, who without such aid, would be unable to attend college. All aid given through Bellarmine is intended to supplement the resources of the student and his or her parents. To determine financial need with a degree of uniformity, Bellarmine requires that students submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), designating Bellarmine as one of the information recipients.
Scholarships for new freshmen are awarded on the basis of the admission application. Students are reviewed based on all facets of the application, and awarded appropriate scholarships and/or Bellarmine grants. Awards are then communicated to students in the form of a scholarship folder that is coordinated between the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid.
Scholarships Overview
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Merit awards serve to recognize individual students for their academic talent, service, or leadership achievements. Award amounts are determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom. One hundred percent of incoming first-year students receive institutional gift-aid assistance. Our investment in student gift-aid assistance totals more than $23 million for entering students.
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Bellarmine University Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at Bellarmine University need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA). The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for Bellarmine University is 001954.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at Bellarmine University
29% of students at Bellarmine University receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Bellarmine University.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
Bellarmine students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
Bellarmine University Financial Aid Resources
If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at Bellarmine or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!
Here’s how you can get in touch:
- Website: https://www.bellarmine.edu/financial-aid/
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 800-274-4723
Admissions
Admissions Overview
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Bellarmine strives to enroll a freshman class with diverse talents and backgrounds. We expect entering freshmen to be academically prepared to succeed at Bellarmine as demonstrated by their high school grades and high school curriculum. Bellarmine is a test optional university. If you have a test score that enhances the review of your application, you may choose to submit your test scores. Each application is reviewed individually. Bellarmine considers trends in grades, difficulty of curriculum, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, part-time work, special talents, awards and honors, and recommendations in determining admission.
Typically, admitted applicants will have at least a 2.5 high school GPA. The median GPA of admitted students is a 3.7, with 50% of our admitted students falling between a 3.3 and 3.9 cumulative GPA. For those who choose to submit test scores, the middle ACT range is 22-27 and SAT range is 1060-1260. We Superscore.
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Is Bellarmine test-optional?
Bellarmine University is test-optional, which means that it does not require applicants to submit their SAT or ACT scores. That means that some students will submit their test scores and others will not. If you choose not to submit your ACT or SAT score, the admissions officers will weigh your grades, extracurricular activities, essays, and interviews more heavily. If you are not sure whether you should submit your standardized test scores, our guide on submitting scores to test-optional schools can help.
Early Action
Rolling deadline at Bellarmine
Bellarmine University accepts applications on a rolling basis. That means that the earlier you submit your application, the better chance you have of gaining admission and strong financial aid. Many schools with rolling admissions have priority deadlines, which means that students that submit their application before these dates have a better chance of receiving financial aid. Be sure to check Bellarmine's website to become familiar with their admissions dates.
Should I apply Early Action at Bellarmine?
Early Action is a great option for students who want to hear back from a college before the Regular Decision admissions are released. At some colleges, applying Early Action can also help your admissions chances. However, this varies on a college-by-college basis, so it will not always give you a boost.
Be on the lookout for Single Choice Early Action or Restricted Early Action options. These are not the same as Early Action, and although they can be great options for some students, they are not a good fit for everyone. If you’re considering applying for Single Choice Early Action or Restricted Early Action, be sure to read the college’s admissions website carefully. Make sure that these restrictions fit with your college admissions plan.
Academics
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Graduation Rate
60%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Health Professions & Related Programs
23%
23% of graduates
Business, Management, & Marketing
16%
16% of graduates
Psychology
11%
11% of graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
9%
9% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
8%
8% of graduates
Communications & Journalism
7%
7% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
5%
5% of graduates
Social Sciences
4%
4% of graduates
Education
3%
3% of graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services
3%
3% of graduates
Computer & Information Sciences
2%
2% of graduates
History
2%
2% of graduates
Physical Sciences
2%
2% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
1%
1% of graduates
Liberal Arts & Humanities
1%
1% of graduates
English Language & Literature
1%
1% of graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
1%
1% of graduates
Mathematics
1%
1% of graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,275
Pell Grant 24%
Undergrad Students Over 25 6%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 3%
Percent Male / Female 38% / 62%
Ethnic Diversity at Bellarmine
74% White
8% Black
8% Hispanic
5% Multiracial
3% Asian / Pacific Islander
2% International / Non-Citizen
1% Unknown
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes Overview
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Bellarmine University closely measures what matters most — student success. Each year, graduate data confirms that Bellarmine’s liberal arts curriculum — coupled with a strong emphasis on experiential, hands-on learning — nets results like no others. Our graduates report higher wages, levels of employment and job satisfaction than graduates from other universities. Our students are prepared for a life well-lived.
99% of graduates are employed or continuing education within 6 months
97% are in their career field of study
88% of students participate in 90+ hours of experiential learning
Our graduates have the #1 earning potential of any Kentucky University
Graduate Income
$62,069
Median Debt $25,000
Debt 10 years after graduation $265
Graduation Rate 60%
What is the graduation rate at Bellarmine University?
60% of students who start at Bellarmine University end up finishing their degree within six years of enrolling. This is 2% more than the national median. A higher graduation rate indicates that students have better experiences at an institution.
How much do graduates of Bellarmine University go on to earn?
10 years after starting school at Bellarmine University, the median earnings among students who received federal financial aid was $62,069. This is $11,678 more than the national median.
Earnings can vary widely based on many factors other than school choice. Your major and career path can cause substantial changes in your income down the line. For more information, check out our article on the average starting salary out of college.
How much do students at Bellarmine take out in loans?
Graduates of Bellarmine have to take out a median of $25,000 in federal student loans. This is $11,500 more than the national median. As you make decisions about your college loans, it’s important to inform yourself on the advantages and disadvantages of each loan option. Our guide to navigating these different options is a great place to start.
Data Sources
We strive to provide users with the most up-to-date information and source data from publicly available sources, including the College Scorecard and directly from the colleges. College statistics can change throughout the year, but we do our best to update them as quickly as possible. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.
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