Published cost of attendance is $61,691. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,430, middle-income families pay around $17,391, higher-income families pay approximately $29,194.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $61,691 |
| Tuition and Fees | $48,770 |
| Room and Board | $10,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,192 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,499 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,430 |
| $30–48k | $19,358 |
| $48–75k | $17,391 |
| $75–110k | $21,987 |
| $110k+ | $29,194 |
Published cost of attendance is $61,691. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,430, middle-income families pay around $17,391, higher-income families pay approximately $29,194. Azimuth ranks Bellarmine University #817 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 42.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,564, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Bellarmine University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,564, placing Bellarmine University in the 64.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,539 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bellarmine University in the 64.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bellarmine University #497 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Bellarmine University's concentration in health and allied fields. Nursing is the largest program with 113 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $82,814, performing at 0.9× the national CIP benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 76 students earning $53,413, and the The Business Administration program graduates 61 students earning $63,991. These three programs anchor the institution's economic profile, with Health representing the dominant degree concentration. The combination of stable enrollment in health professions and consistent early-career earnings supports Bellarmine University's above-average return on investment positioning among comparable private institutions.
