| the Cumberlands vs. Bellarmine |
 | ||
|---|---|---|
#316 in National Universities #12 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #233 in National Universities #6 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 | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,875 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$48,770 |
| cheaper$3,195 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,760 |
| Less$9,982 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,232 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier98.81% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.11% |
| Favorable33.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.10% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger22,120 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,886 |
| Larger7,612 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,240 |
| Larger14,508 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller646 |
| Larger13,667 | Online Student Population | Smaller259 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,085) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,286 | Number of faculty | 339 |
| Lower$59,096 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,716 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.