Bellarmine University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky with approximately 2,161 undergraduate students enrolled. Bellarmine University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,499 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $50,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It opened on October 3, 1950, as Bellarmine College, established by Archbishop John A. Floersh of the Archdiocese of Louisville and named after Saint Robert Bellarmine. In 2000, it became Bellarmine University. The university is organized into seven colleges and schools and confers bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 50 academic majors, along with seven doctoral degrees; it is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities".
This small Catholic university in Louisville offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt at graduation is just $20,000, which is well below the national average — and the tight-knit campus (under 2,300 undergrads) suits students who want personal attention over a big university experience. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 75% freshman retention rate and 68% graduation rate suggest a meaningful share of students struggle to finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the academic and financial support systems are a fit for you. Worth considering if you're drawn to health professions or business in the Louisville area, where the location and local employer connections can help explain median earnings of $50,600 a decade out.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,161 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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