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Bellarmine University Nursing Programs

Bellarmine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Louisville, KY. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Bellarmine University Rankings

Bellarmine University has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 21	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#42 of 248	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#301 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Bellarmine University?

Contact information for Bellarmine University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-0671
Phone:	5022728263
Website:	www.bellarmine.edu/
Admissions:	www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.bellarmine.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Bellarmine University?

You can apply to Bellarmine University online at: https://www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/apply-now/

Bellarmine University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bellarmine University

These are the things Bellarmine University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bellarmine University?

Bellarmine University maintains an acceptance rate of 86%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bellarmine University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 630. Math scores were between 520 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1250. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bellarmine University ranged between 23 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Bellarmine University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,677	1,451	86%
Women	3,084	2,648	86%

Can I Afford Bellarmine University?

The average net price after aid at Bellarmine University is $23,587. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$47,180
In-State Fees	$1,590
Out-of-State Tuition	$47,180
Out-of-State Fees	$1,590
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$48,770
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$48,770

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Bellarmine University receive some form of financial aid (631 students).

Approximately 94% of students at Bellarmine University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,123 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,447.

Student Loan Debt

49% of Bellarmine University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,596 per year.

Bellarmine University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 771 students enrolled at Bellarmine University. Bellarmine University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,286 undergraduate students at Bellarmine University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bellarmine University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	73
Black or African American	240
Hispanic	224
White	1,538
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	109
Non-Resident	59

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bellarmine University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kentucky	387
Indiana	47
Ohio	22
Illinois	12
Florida	8

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bellarmine University Graduate Student Diversity

642 of Bellarmine University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bellarmine University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bellarmine University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	68
Hispanic	21
White	482
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	14

Online Learning at Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

533 undergraduate students at Bellarmine University took at least one online class — of those, 20 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 56 students took at least one online class and 239 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bellarmine University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.