Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University is a private university founded in 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky. Bellarmine is a Catholic university, associated with the Roman Catholic church. They offer over 50 undergrad and graduate degree programs. The university is organized into seven colleges, including the Donna and Allen Lansing School of Nursing and Clinical Sciences, which was added to the university in the 1980s. The campus is mostly located in the Belknap neighborhood of Louisville, which is a little over 3 miles from downtown Louisville. Most of the academic and residential buildings are located within the 135-acre campus.
Nursing students may choose from a BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, or DNP program at Bellarmine University. These programs all have current accreditation by the CCNE. The university has a state-of-the-art simulation laboratory and partnerships with over 100 healthcare facilities. The lab and healthcare partners provide nursing students with clinical and practicum experiences during their studies. Upon completing the BSN programs, students regularly exceed the state and national averages for the NCLEX-RN license exam. In addition to the beautiful location within the Belknap neighborhood, the university provides students with a low student-to-faculty ratio and flexible class scheduling to accommodate students with busy work and life schedules.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students3,757 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 31 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 5 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 90 miles radius of Bellarmine University
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Spalding University
3 miles away |
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Saint Catharine College
43 miles away |
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Midway University
56 miles away |
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Campbellsville University
64 miles away |
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Lindsey Wilson College
80 miles away |
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Thomas More College
83 miles away |
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Mount Saint Joseph University
83 miles away |
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Berea College
89 miles away |
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The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
90 miles away |
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Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
90 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1210 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $905/credit | |
| In State Students | $905/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $905/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $745/credit | |
| In State Students | $745/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $745/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $40,725 | $40,725 | $40,725 |
| ADN | 70 | $63,350 | $63,350 | $63,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $113,125 | $113,125 | $113,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $37,250 | $37,250 | $37,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Bellarmine University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,053 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $385 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $4,589 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $23,904 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,444 |
| Private Loans | 9% | $11,166 |
$24,711
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$22,554 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,080 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,684 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,783 |
| Over $110,000$25,884 |
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Student Population
2,544
Undergrads
1,213
Graduates
2,564
Women
1,193
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
80% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
