Bellarmine University: what international applicants need

What are Bellarmine University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Bellarmine University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Bellarmine University's acceptance rate?

86.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Bellarmine University admitted 4,115 of its 4,779 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Bellarmine University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Bellarmine University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Bellarmine University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 520–620 in Math and 510–630 in Reading and Writing (4% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Bellarmine University's application fee for international students?

Bellarmine University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Bellarmine University accept?

Bellarmine University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Bellarmine University require?

Bellarmine University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Bellarmine University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Bellarmine University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Bellarmine University have?

59 of Bellarmine University's 2,240 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Bellarmine University cost for international students?

Bellarmine University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $48,770, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $10,850. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $64,280 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source