| Bellarmine vs. Union |
#233 in National Universities #6 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #57 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,770 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$30,946 |
| expensive$14,760 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,930 |
| More$34,232 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,170 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.11% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.15% |
| Lower13.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.79% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,324 |
| Larger2,240 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller775 |
| Larger646 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller549 |
| Larger259 | Online Student Population | Smaller201 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,085) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 432) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,719) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 339 | Number of faculty | 123 |
| Higher$76,716 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$51,279 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.