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Louisville, KY · Lexington, KY
| Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,499/yr | $21,913/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,430/yr | $14,551/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,358/yr | $14,555/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,391/yr | $19,272/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,987/yr | $22,155/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,194/yr | $29,312/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,850/yr | $14,697/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,546/yr | $14,697/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $500/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,160/yr | $2,665/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,691/yr | $60,993/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,770/yr | $46,870/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,770/yr | $46,870/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 47% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1250 | 1120–1380 |
| SAT average | 1210 | 1287 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–28 | 24–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–29 · Math 20–27 | English 23–31 · Math 22–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,462 | 1,986 |
| Students accepted | 3,240 | 1,688 |
| Students who enrolled | 632 | 281 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 40% | 60% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,069/yr | $54,705/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,145–$86,137 | $35,279–$82,391 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 38% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,819/yr | $40,447/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 51% | 65% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,131/yr | $48,944/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $92,224/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $58,803/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,161 | 1,005 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 646 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,508/mo | $10,145/mo |
| Full-time professors | 49% | 65% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $68,249 | $84,264 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1950 | 1780 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Men | 39% | 43% |
| Women | 61% | 57% |
| White students | 67% | 80% |
| Black students | 11% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 5.1% |
| Asian students | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 27% | 16% |
| Part-time students | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.3% | 0.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,447/yr | $12,370/yr |
| Endowment | $63.3M | $273.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,119 | 653 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,580/yr | $7,940/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,520/yr | $5,330/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 487 | 414 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $17.5M | $4.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.5M | $4.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $154,120 | $28,590 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.