Bellarmine University Acceptance Rate (86%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Bellarmine University?

Bellarmine University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,115 of 4,779 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 510–630 reading and writing, 520–620 math

ACT, middle 50%: 23–28 composite

Average net price: $24,432 a year (2022–23)

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Bellarmine University GPA requirements

Bellarmine University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bellarmine University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Bellarmine University acceptance rate

Bellarmine University admitted 4,115 of 4,779 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Louisville, Kentucky, with 2,240 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Bellarmine University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	510	560	630
SAT Math	520	590	620
ACT Composite	23	25	28
ACT English	22	25	29
ACT Math	20	24	27

4% submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores, as Bellarmine University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1210 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Bellarmine University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Bellarmine University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Bellarmine University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,432 a year at Bellarmine University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Bellarmine University?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bellarmine University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Bellarmine University students have?

The middle 50% of Bellarmine University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–630 in reading and writing and 520–620 in math; ACT composite 23–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Bellarmine University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Bellarmine University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 26% sent ACT scores.

What is the acceptance rate at Bellarmine University?

Bellarmine University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,115 of 4,779 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Bellarmine University look for?

Bellarmine University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Bellarmine University?

A lot: Bellarmine University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Bellarmine University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Bellarmine University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does it matter at Bellarmine University if a parent went there?

No. Bellarmine University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Bellarmine University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,432 a year at Bellarmine University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Bellarmine University?

Yes. Bellarmine University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Bellarmine University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Bellarmine UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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