Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Bellarmine admits about 9 in 10 applicants (86%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 32% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (87% and 86%).
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Nov 15
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Bellarmine reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 36% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 4% of first-years sent an SAT and 26% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Very important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Very important | ||||
| Work experience | Very important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
91% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 86% of first-year applicants
236 applied · 215 admitted · 91 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: February 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 3 weeks if admitted later.
- $200 housing deposit, due May 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 12 months.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| Total | 14* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.49
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.09%
- 3.75–3.9927%
- 3.50–3.7421%
- 3.25–3.4914%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.016%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 9.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 26.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 21.3% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 13.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 14.6% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 1.2% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.2% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1140 on the SAT, 30 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Bellarmine University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)