Bellarmine University Acceptance Rate
Louisville, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,462
- Admitted
- 3,240
- Yield
- 19.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bellarmine University's acceptance rate has risen from 83.4% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,631 to 3,462 (-39%) over that period.
Its 93.6% rate makes Bellarmine University more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
Bellarmine University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,631 | 4,696 | 83.4% | 666 |
| 2015–16 | 5,885 | 4,940 | 83.9% | 709 |
| 2016–17 | 6,212 | 5,122 | 82.5% | 636 |
| 2017–18 | 5,692 | 5,080 | 89.2% | 681 |
| 2018–19 | 5,535 | 4,751 | 85.8% | 653 |
| 2019–20 | 4,811 | 3,186 | 66.2% | 617 |
| 2020–21 | 4,191 | 3,452 | 82.4% | 573 |
| 2021–22 | 4,228 | 3,615 | 85.5% | 593 |
| 2022–23 | 3,878 | 3,404 | 87.8% | 546 |
| 2023–24 | 3,462 | 3,240 | 93.6% | 632 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,159 | 2,021 | 93.6% |
| Men | 1,300 | 1,218 | 93.7% |
| Unknown | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 535–613 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 40% |
How Bellarmine University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bellarmine University's acceptance rate?
Bellarmine University's acceptance rate is 93.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,240 admitted of 3,462 applicants).
Is Bellarmine University test optional?
Bellarmine University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bellarmine University?
Bellarmine University received 3,462 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,240.
What SAT score do you need for Bellarmine University?
Admitted students at Bellarmine University typically scored 535–613 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bellarmine University getting harder to get into?
Bellarmine University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.4% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.bellarmine.edu/.