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The nearest major airport is Cincinnati (CVG), about 80 miles away.

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Bellarmine University Campus Tours & Visits — Louisville, KY

Known for health sciences

Bellarmine University is a private institution in Louisville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1208, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,069 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,587.

Established

1950

Motto

In Veritatis Amore

Mascot

Valor the Knight

Type

Private university

Division

Division I

94%

Acceptance

1208

SAT Avg

2,286

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

68%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$62,069

Earnings 10yr

$23,587

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#280

Washington Monthly

2025

#331

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

LacrosseLacrosse leagueWrestling toField hockeyDivision iiWrestling

Source: Wikipedia

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Columbia, KY · Town · Private

$13,811 net

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Campbellsville, KY · Town · Private

98% accept$18,246 net

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY · Town · Private

$13,591 net

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1208

Reading & WritingMid: 595

535613

MathMid: 600

540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,180

Room & Board$10,250

Total Cost of Attendance$60,247

Average Net Price$23,587

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,542

$30–48K$18,905

$48–75K$20,870

$75–110K$25,093

$110K+$29,302

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Programs (69)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.8%

Freshman Retention75.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,819

10 Years$62,069

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

2,286

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

27%

Pell Grant Recipients

25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%

Black 10%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 3%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from KY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K

110 mi(191 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

154 mi(267 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

189 mi(328 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVGCincinnati80 mi

INDIndianapolis108 mi

BNANashville154 mi

Distance to Cities

Indianapolis, IN110 mi

~3h 11m drive

Nashville, TN154 mi

~4h 27m drive

Columbus, OH189 mi

~5h 28m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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More About This School

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Schools Like This

Thomas More University

Lindsey Wilson College

Campbellsville University

University of Pikeville

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SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (69)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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