| Bellarmine vs. the Cumberlands |
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|---|---|---|
#233 in National Universities #6 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #316 in National Universities #12 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$47,180 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,875 |
| expensive$13,785 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$4,560 |
| More$33,554 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,483 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier87.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.02% |
| Lower16.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.32% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,970 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,053 |
| Smaller2,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,174 |
| Smaller627 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,879 |
| Smaller166 | Online Student Population | Larger10,276 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,085) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 436 | Number of faculties | 938 |
| Higher$81,891 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$54,674 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.