Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $61,691. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $48,770 |
| Housing & meals | $10,250 |
| Books & supplies | — |
| Personal & travel | $7,914 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $61,691 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Bellarmine University net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
Bellarmine University has the 23rd-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | University of Pikeville | $20,311 | 42% | $48,231 |
| 20 | Centre College | $20,781 | 81% | $66,240 |
| 21 | Union Commonwealth University | $21,311 | 32% | $42,002 |
| 22 | Asbury University | $21,401 | 65% | $42,368 |
| 23 | Bellarmine University | $21,499 | 64% | $62,069 |
| 24 | Thomas More University | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 |
| 25 | Transylvania University | $21,913 | 71% | $54,705 |
| 26 | Kentucky Christian University | $24,038 | 37% | $42,375 |
| 27 | Spalding University | $25,491 | 52% | $49,438 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why Bellarmine University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | 86% | $21,499 | 64% | $62,069 | This school |
| Transylvania University | 87% | $21,913 | 71% | $54,705 | |
| Georgetown College | 91% | $14,095 | 49% | $52,074 | |
| Campbellsville University | 80% | $19,341 | 42% | $41,583 | |
| Thomas More University | 90% | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bellarmine University would cost you $414 less per year than Transylvania University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Bellarmine University.
- Bellarmine University gives aided families $1,112 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $61,691 | $60,993 | +$698 |
| Average grants | −$40,192 | −$39,080 | −$1,112 |
| You pay | $21,499 | $21,913 | −$414 |
“+” means Bellarmine University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bellarmine University cost questions
How much is tuition at Bellarmine University?
Tuition and fees are $48,770 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Bellarmine University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $61,691 a year.
What do families actually pay at Bellarmine University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,499 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,430; $48–75k pay $17,391; $110k+ pay $29,194.
How much debt do Bellarmine University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and 3.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bellarmine University overview