Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Bellarmine's yield is 4 pts higher than Wilkes's
Yield rate - 2
Bellarmine admits 86% vs. 91% at Wilkes
Acceptance rate - 3
Bellarmine's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Wilkes's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- WilkesOpen
- BellarmineAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WilkesTest-optional
- BellarmineTest-optional
How they read a record
Wilkes
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Bellarmine
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 36% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Wilkes | Bellarmine |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Very important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why