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University of Louisville
University of Louisville

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The University of Louisville is a member of the Kentucky State University system and the first city-owned public university in the US. Louisville features three campuses hosting 12 colleges and schools and the university’s Health Sciences Center is part of the University of Louisville Hospital. Additionally, U of L is home to The University of Louisville School of Medicine, noteworthy for carrying out the first successful hand transplant and self-contained artificial heart transplant in medical history. For a break from academia, the Student Recreation Center includes aerobics studios and six basketball courts.

Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$17,894
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1120

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,894
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$12,828
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$29,174
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,690
Books and Supplies
$1274
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$15,470
$30k - $48k
$15,276
$48k - $75k
$17,760
$75k - $110k
$22,684
$110k+
$23,520
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,216
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,937
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,981

 

Students receiving state aid
71%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3059
Students receiving federal aid
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,937
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$94,034,104
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$40,000,970

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,490
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
38%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,225
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,778

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
82%
Acceptance Rate
13554
Students Applied
71%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
967
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
22%
64%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1120
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
530
75th
630
Reading
25th
540
75th
640
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
52%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
359
$30k - $48k
237
$48k - $75k
199
$75k - $110k
142
$110k+
228

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-334-8635
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
23,225
Total Number of Undergrads
16,397
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
42%
20-39 Students
44%
40-99 Students
11%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
115

Faculty Overview

0
100
67%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
22%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
52
Ethnicity
African American
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
7%
White
64%
Multiracial
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
Student Organizations
426
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
289
Total Female Athletes
322
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Louisville Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,600
Top 5 Cities
Louisville
Cincinnati
Lexington
Atlanta
Washington
Top 5 Employers
University of Louisville
Humana
Jefferson County Public Schools
UPS
Norton Healthcard
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Not only is there a wealth of wisdom in every professor, every opportunity is given so that a student can thrive. People say that a big school isn’t as good because each student won’t get personal attention. This is totally false-even in my largest classes, Calculus and Physics, I can feel free to raise my hand to ask questions at (almost) any time and the professors are available for much of the day for a one-on-one. The library is amazing! I had never used a library before college, but now, I am in there for a part of every day. There is easy searching, a LOT of computers, plenty of quiet places to study, and there are always a few librarians around to help. In addition to one-on-ones with teachers and their assistants, students can find FREE tutors in the REACH center. This is huge! If you ever need help, there are tutors for almost every 300 level class and under. Lastly, you will not be made fun of for doing well and learning a ton. The U of L student body is full of people who will support your academic successes.
John from Louisville, KY
The University of Louisville is a large university, so much of the learning depends upon the student. General education classes are large, so it is possible to blend in with the crowd and only passively attend class, but all professors have office hours for which you do not need an appointment, so one-on-one time is never lacking. The library is immense, so learning materials are never lacking, and if the library happens to not own a research source that you need, then you can use the Inter-Library Loan system, which will find a library that does own the book and ship it to the University of Louisville library for you to borrow. Tutors for all general education classes and most 300 level classes are free and easy to access through the REACH tutoring program. The University is very conducive to the learning environment, and offers every opportunity for students to learn as much as they are willing and able to learn.
Matthew from Owensboro, KY
I'm in the Speed School of Engineering, so yes, I'm learning a lot. The Speed School is well known all over Kentucky and elsewhere for being a great engineering school. The guidelines they set for you to get a master's in five years was a deciding point for me choosing Louisville.
Andrew
The University of Louisville is an excellent college with an outstanding health/science program. I am interested in the Nursing Program at the University of Louisville's Nursing Program because of their Instructor's qualifications and background and the surrounding medical centers. The Biology and Chemistry classes at U of L provide a sound basis for Nursing Theories.
Alyssa from Cleveland, OH
UofL is a great school. They're big on diversity and is a really big sports school. There's always free food and something to do. The school even go as far as sending out monthly emails letting you know where the free food will be.
Ashlyn from Louisville, KY
the university of louisville is an outstanding education facility. the teachers are some of the best in the state and offer personal one-on-one assistance to their students. the university strives to excel in technological advancement as well as academic advancement.
Samuel from Lexington, KY
It is a great place to learn a great deal. I have had the chance of meeting and being taught by amazing professors. They care for you and truly want you to do your best!
Christopher from Sunnyside, WA
Louisville is inclusive and accepting of its students so it is easy to find a place that is just right for you. If you are looking for a forward thinking, vibrant college then UofL is right for you.
Maggie from Shepherdsville, KY
the campus is very clean and easy to navigate. there are also a lot of resources to help your experience here. the professors are friendly and very helpful.
Ariah from Elizabethtown, KY
Let's face it...not every college can be as presitigious as Harvard. UofL, however, is nevertheless a great college that offers a wonderful opportunity for a college education. Not to mention, UofL is also a remarkable research institution. These opportunities for student research are wonderful, but I have noticed that they just aren't always widely advertised.
Nicholas from Floyds Knobs, IN