Bellarmine University

A rigorous, respected, personal Catholic education featuring diverse academics on a small but lively campus is what you can expect at Bellarmine University. Located in Louisville, one of the nation’s most vibrant small cities, Bellarmine’s campus is also a center of rich academic, social and cultural activity. Over 70 student organizations give students the opportunity to perform with music ensembles, work at the campus radio station, go bowling, discuss art, perform in plays and meet others with similar career interests. Academics at Bellarmine are, however, the most outstanding part of the Bellarmine experience. Small class sizes aren’t the only great feature of Bellarmine’s educational life. Bellarmine’s commitment to rigor and excellence also makes for an intense learning experience with expert faculty. Majors at Bellarmine are also highly diverse. Accounting, Arts Administration, Education, Media and Cultural Studies, Nursing, Professional Writing, Psychology, and Religion are just a sampling of the highly varied offerings. Graduate programs in such fields as Business, Physical Therapy and Spirituality are also available. As if that weren’t enough, Bellarmine even goes so far as to offer certificate programs in such professional fields as Respiratory Therapy and pre-professional degrees in Law, Medicine, Dentistry and others. To gain experience and professional contacts, many students also take advantage of Bellarmine’s vast internship opportunities. Admissions criteria differ depending on one’s degree-level and area of study. In addition federal financial aid offerings for eligible students, Bellarmine encourages students to seek out private scholarships and also offers tuition payment plans.

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