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University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public · Large city · Website

University of Louisville campus
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Admission rate
79%
Accessible
Average net price
$14,960
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings
$60,032
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Louisville is a public college in Louisville, KY with 14,727 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,960 per year ($12,104 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,032 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
79%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
14,821
Fall 2023
Admitted
11,937
Fall 2023
Yield
26%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing530–640
200800
SAT Math510–630
200800
ACT Composite19–27
136

What University of Louisville looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$30,975
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$13,390
Out-of-state tuition
$29,736

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$12,104
  • $30–48k$11,100
  • $48–75k$12,680
  • $75–110k$16,542
  • $110k+$23,040

Get a personal estimate with University of Louisville's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Freshman retention
82%
Median earnings
$60,032
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$19,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
14,727
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
34%
  • White61%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black16%
  • Asian6%

University of Louisville FAQ

What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?+

University of Louisville admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisville?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1150.

What ACT score do you need for University of Louisville?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–27.

Is University of Louisville test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of Louisville?+

In Fall 2023, 14,821 students applied to University of Louisville and 11,937 were admitted; 3,117 enrolled.

Does University of Louisville consider legacy status?+

No. University of Louisville reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Louisville require an essay?+

University of Louisville reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Louisville cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $30,975 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,960.

What is University of Louisville's graduation rate?+

60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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