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The main campus of Bellarmine is in Louisville, Kentucky (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 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 500 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 2005, the school had 2,827 enrolled students.
Bellarmine makes available a lot of student housing. 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 serves Kentucky and the region by providing an educational environment of academic excellence in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, where talented and diverse persons of all fiths and ages develop the intellectual, moral, and professional competencies to lead, to serve, and to make a living and life worth living."
More complete details are provided below.
Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205-0671
General Phone: (502) 452-8000
Admissions Phone: (502) 452-8131
Financial Aid Phone: (502) 452-8124
http://www.bellarmine.edu
Bellarmine awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 125 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 120 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special ed |
| Business And Management | 107 | business, accounting, actuarial science |
| Liberal Arts | 98 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, economics, political science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Media | 26 | communication studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | clinical lab tech, respiratory care tech, cytotechnologist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy and religious studies, theology, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | health and medical administrative |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Bellarmine in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 413 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 189 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 38 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Bellarmine had a total enrollment of 2,827 students (2,317 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 70% |
| Indiana | 10% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Bellarmine offers campus housing for 720 of its 2,317 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,024 | 1,427 | 70% | 438 | 31% |
| Men | 631 | 453 | 72% | 152 | 34% |
| Women | 1,393 | 974 | 70% | 286 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (502) 452-8131
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,380 |
| Room charge | $ 3,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 666 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,714 |
Financial Aid:
Bellarmine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (502) 452-8124
Bellarmine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $55,880 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $74,038 | 11 | $61,073 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $73,064 | 7 | $68,392 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $59,569 | 12 | $56,271 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $43,059 | 27 | $46,732 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $60,423 | 48 | $52,245 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 121 | 223 |
| Track | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 87 | 131 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School 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 ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bellarmine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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