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Bellarmine University, also referred to as BU, is located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was created in the year 1950 by The Archdiocese of Louisville. It was formerly called Bellarmine College in honor of the Catholic Saint Robert Bellarmine. BU has five academic schools which award degrees to students. They are:
The men's sports teams of BU participate in a wide variety of sports including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, golf, cross country, tennis, track and soccer. The women's teams participate in sports such as field hockey, basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, golf, volleyball, track, and tennis.
The main campus of Bellarmine is in Louisville, KY (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Bellarmine is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Bellarmine students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 510 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Bellarmine offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 3,001 enrolled students.
Bellarmine is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports. Bellarmine takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university serving the region, nation and world by educating talented, diverse students of many faiths, ages, nations, and cultures, and with respect for each individualÆs intrinsic value and dignity. We educate our students through undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies, within which students develop the intellectual, moral, ethical and professional competencies for successful living, work, leadership and service to others. We achieve these goals in an educational environment committed to excellence, academic freedom, and authentic conversations that are not dominated by particular political or other narrow perspectives. Here we seek to foster a thoughtful, informed consideration of serious ideas, values and issues û time-honored and contemporary û across a broad range of compelling concerns that are regional, national and international. By these means, Bellarmine seeks to benefit the public interest, to help create the future, and to improve the human condition. Thus we strive to be worthy of our foundational motto: In Veritatis Amore, In the Love of Truth."
More complete details are provided below.
Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205-0671
General Phone: (502) 452-8000
http://www.bellarmine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 124 | business, accounting, actuarial science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 118 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 116 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, educational admin and supervision, special ed, reading teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, economics, sociology, political science, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 46 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 18 | respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy and religious studies, theology, philosophy |
| Music | 8 | music, various music studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health and medical administrative |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Bellarmine in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 426 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 205 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
In 2007, Bellarmine had a total enrollment of 3,001 students (2,521 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Bellarmine offers campus housing for 814 of its 2,521 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Louisville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,481 | 2,187 | 63% | 569 | 26% |
| Men | 1,270 | 811 | 64% | 219 | 27% |
| Women | 2,211 | 1,376 | 62% | 350 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 28% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,120 |
| Room and board | $ 7,720 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 660 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,848 |
Financial Aid:
Bellarmine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195400)
Bellarmine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $70,568 | 6 | $66,358 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $76,643 | 10 | $70,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $80,769 | 9 | $77,695 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $62,341 | 12 | $58,920 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $47,500 | 23 | $52,324 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $46,335 | 8 | $43,017 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $64,164 | 52 | $56,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 128 | 265 |
| Track | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 78 | 88 | 166 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bellarmine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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