AthleticScholar Logo
Women's Swimming and Diving colleges
Bellarmine University logo

Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving

Bellarmine University (BU) · Louisville, Kentucky · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate86%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate64%finish within six years
Undergraduates2,886Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving coaches

Coaches at Bellarmine University who recruit Women's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Bellarmine University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
athletics.bellarmine
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1030–1250
ACTMiddle 50%: 23–28

Create a profile to see where your scores land.

Popular majors

AccountingActuarial ScienceBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralClinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/TechnologistComputer and Information Sciences, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
64% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$47,180
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$24,432
Campus

Where it is

Bellarmine University in Louisville.

Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Time zone
America/Kentucky/Louisville
Website
bellarmine.edu
Overview

About Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Gord Veldman, the Head Coach, leads the Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving staff of 4 coaches. Bellarmine University (BU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Bellarmine University is a small private school in Louisville, Kentucky with 2,886 undergraduates, a 86% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,432 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Gord Veldman, the Head Coach and Grace McCormick, the Assistant Coach. Bellarmine University has 4 coaches for Women's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Gord can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Bellarmine University typically score 1030–1250 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Bellarmine University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Questions

Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Bellarmine University D1?

Yes. Bellarmine University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving, in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Is Bellarmine University public or private?

Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit school in Louisville, Kentucky.

What conference is Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving in?

The Atlantic Sun Conference.

Does Bellarmine University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Swimming and Diving?

Bellarmine University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving have?

4 coaches, led by Gord Veldman, the Head Coach.

How much does Bellarmine University cost?

In-state tuition is $47,180 and out-of-state tuition is $47,180 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,432.

What is the Bellarmine University acceptance rate?

86% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Bellarmine University?

Admitted students typically score 1030–1250 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Bellarmine University Women's Swimming and Diving coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.