Bellarmine University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,190

2.61% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,432

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.6%

3,462 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,993

85.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

67.7%

460 Graduates

About

Bellarmine University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bellarmine University were Registered Nursing (142 degrees awarded), General Psychology (71 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees).

In 2023, 1,018 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bellarmine University. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (798 degrees), 11.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bellarmine University is $45,190, which is $20,615 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bellarmine University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 855 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bellarmine University is $45,190, which is $20,615 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,432.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Bellarmine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,190

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bellarmine University was $45,190. The cost of tuition at Bellarmine University is $20,615 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bellarmine University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,432

2023 Value

7.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bellarmine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,432. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bellarmine University grew by 7.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bellarmine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,714

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bellarmine University was of $9,714 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.12% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bellarmine University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Bellarmine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bellarmine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bellarmine University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 855 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bellarmine University received 3,462 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,462 applicants, 3,240 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,993 students enrolled at Bellarmine University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bellarmine University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,240

Accepted Out of 3,462

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bellarmine University was 93.6% (3,240 admissions from 3,462 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10.7%, while admissions declined by 4.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bellarmine University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Bellarmine University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bellarmine University had a total enrollment of 2,993 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bellarmine University is 2,559 students and the part-time enrollment is 434. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Bellarmine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bellarmine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.1% White, 9.79% Black or African American, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 3.31% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0334% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bellarmine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (5.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (36.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellarmine University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,993 students. The full-time enrollment at Bellarmine University is 2,559 and the part-time enrollment is 434. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Bellarmine University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bellarmine University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bellarmine University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bellarmine University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bellarmine University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,158 enrolled students
Black or African American
293 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
203 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bellarmine University is 72.1% White, 9.79% Black or African American, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 3.31% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0334% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (0.869%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 314 more women than men received degrees from Bellarmine University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bellarmine University is white (798 degrees awarded). There were 11.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bellarmine University is Registered Nursing (142 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (71 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bellarmine University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees awarded), Communications (54 degrees), and Education (136 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellarmine University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,677,401 people), Registered nurses (1,579,533 people), Secondary school teachers (552,734 people), Other managers (377,621 people), and Education administrators (354,584 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellarmine University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees awarded), Communications (54 degrees), Education (136 degrees), Psychology (71 degrees), and Health (312 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellarmine University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bellarmine University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees awarded), Communications (54 degrees), Education (136 degrees), Psychology (71 degrees), and Health (312 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellarmine University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,293,804 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (561,969 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (378,140 people), Outpatient care centers (241,211 people), and Computer Systems Design (210,463 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bellarmine University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
142 degrees awarded
General Psychology
71 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bellarmine University was Registered Nursing with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bellarmine University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

352

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

666

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 352 degrees were awarded to men at Bellarmine University, which is 0.529 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (666).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bellarmine University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Bellarmine University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Bellarmine University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.65 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from Bellarmine University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bellarmine University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.83% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
798 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bellarmine University is white (798 degrees awarded). There were 11.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

1.28% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
519 degrees awarded
White Male
279 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bellarmine University is white female (519 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (279 degrees).

Operations

Bellarmine University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 61.2k (0.103%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bellarmine University had a total salary expenditure of 83.7M. Bellarmine University employs 59 Associate professors, 57 Assistant professors and 31 Professors. Most academics at Bellarmine University are Female Assistant professor (40), Female Associate professor (37), and Male Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bellarmine University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 77 employees, Management, with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Endowment

$59.4M

2023 Endowment

16.3%

decline from 2022

Bellarmine University has an endowment valued at about $59.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bellarmine University declined 16.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.72M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bellarmine University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.4M

2023 Salaries

1.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bellarmine University paid a median of $39.4M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($83.7M) and a 1.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.31% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.502% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.7M

Instructional Salaries

161

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bellarmine University paid a total of $13.7M to 161 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bellarmine University were Associate professor with 59 employees, Assistant professor with 57 employees, and Professor with 31 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bellarmine University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 77 employees, Management with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bellarmine University was Female Assistant professor with 40 employees, Female Associate professor with 37 employees, and Male Associate professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bellarmine University.

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