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How strong are the academics at Bellarmine University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
59%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Bellarmine has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
94
10-19
200
20-29
210
30-39
63
40-49
8

Honors Programs

Bellarmine University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Bellarmine's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Bellarmine University:

75%
First-year retention rate
59%
4-year grad rate
68%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $47,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$47,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Bellarmine University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
8.8
35.44
62.08
88.72
115.36
142

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 31
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12
  • Neuroscience 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 56
  • Accounting 16
  • Finance, General 15
  • Actuarial Science 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 41
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 20
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 15
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 142
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 8
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 7
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 7
  • Long Term Care Administration/Management 4
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
  • Public Health, General 0
  • Medical/Health Humanities 0
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 7
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science, General 6
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 6
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 30
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 67
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Economics, General 12
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Sociology and Anthropology 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Music, General 8
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0

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