More selective than 40% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 40% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bellarmine University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Bellarmine University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Bellarmine University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 630 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bellarmine University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 510–630 | 520–620 | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | 535–613 | 540–630 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bellarmine University compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Bellarmine University has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | 50% | $11,040 |
| 13 | University of Louisville | 79% | 61% | $17,988 |
| 14 | Campbellsville University | 80% | 42% | $19,341 |
| 15 | Murray State University | 86% | 61% | $9,096 |
| 16 | Bellarmine University | 86% | 64% | $21,499 |
| 17 | Transylvania University | 87% | 71% | $21,913 |
| 18 | Thomas More University | 90% | 41% | $21,835 |
| 19 | Georgetown College | 91% | 49% | $14,095 |
| 20 | University of Kentucky | 93% | 71% | $18,851 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Bellarmine University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bellarmine University admissions questions
What is the Bellarmine University acceptance rate?
Bellarmine University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,240 of 3,462 applicants were admitted.
Does Bellarmine University require the SAT or ACT?
Bellarmine University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 40% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bellarmine University?
The middle 50% of Bellarmine University enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1250 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Bellarmine University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (632 of 3,240).
Is Bellarmine University getting harder to get into?
Bellarmine University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bellarmine University overview