Bellarmine University

#3241 / #919
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#849
Most Desirable School
Private, liberal arts, Division I university affiliated with the Catholic church

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About Bellarmine University

According to Wikipedia, Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university in Louisville, Kentucky. 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 the Board of Trustees changed the name to 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 five doctoral degrees; it is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities."

Bellarmine University's Online Degrees

MA in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Literacy Specialist
  • Required Credits: 36 or 41
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Health Science
Degree Concentrations
  • Healthcare Leadership
  • Health Promotion and Social Change
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Nursing
Degree Concentrations
  • Administration
  • Education
  • Required Credits: 37-39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Higher Education Leadership and Social Justice
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Practice
Degree Concentrations
  • Advanced Practice Nursing
  • Executive Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Executive Leadership,
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Bellarmine University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
4,22886%65%115024

How Much Does Bellarmine University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$44,920
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$21,295
30K - 48K$19,455
48K - 75K$22,380
75K - 110K$24,666
110K+$26,527

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Bellarmine University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Bellarmine University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,600 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Bellarmine University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,9332,527406

Where is Bellarmine University?

Bellarmine University is located at 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville KY 40205-0671

What Is Bellarmine University Known For?

Bellarmine University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Bellarmine University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Bellarmine University's Most Influential Alumni?

Bellarmine University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Bellarmine University's most famous alumni:

Frank L. Schmidt
An American psychologist .
Quentin Letts
Quentin Letts
A British journalist.
Bruce Tinsley
A Cartoonist.
William J. Donahue
William J. Donahue
A United States Air Force general.
Paul D. Etienne
Paul D. Etienne
A Catholic archbishop.
Charles C. Thompson
A Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville.
Suzanne Lenhart
An American mathematician.
Joseph C. Burke
A Scholar of American Higher Education, Chancellor of SUNY.
Gerald J. Lynch
An American academic administrator.
John MacLeod
An American basketball coach.
William Medley
A Catholic bishop.
Kelly Downard
An American politician.

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