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87.8%Acceptance
$47,180Tuition
2,286Students
68%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$62,069Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$47,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$47,180
Average Net Price
$23,587
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,250
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,250
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
74.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
52.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,542
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,905
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,870
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,093
$110,001+ $29,302

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Cost Overview

Most Bellarmine families pay far less than the $47,180 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $23,587 after aid. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $18,542 annually. Even middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay $25,093 per year. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $94,000 to $100,000 for most students.

This Catholic university keeps debt manageable compared to many private schools. Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings hitting $62,069 ten years after graduation, most alumni can handle these payments comfortably. The school awards institutional grants averaging $35,446 to about 26% of students. First-generation college students and Catholic families often find the best financial packages here, especially those pursuing nursing or education degrees where job placement runs strong.

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