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University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky 40292-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Louisville is a public institution in Louisville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1147, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,899 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,634.

Established
1798
Mascot
Louie the Cardinal
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks
Division
Division I

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63 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Visit
81%Acceptance
1147SAT Avg
14,187Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$53,899Earnings 10yr
$17,634Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Louisville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1147

Reading & WritingMid: 580
510630
MathMid: 580
510620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1927

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1147

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,828
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,174
Room & Board$11,690
Books & Supplies$1,274
Total Cost of Attendance$30,843
Average Net Price$17,634
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,768
$30–48K$14,494
$48–75K$16,510
$75–110K$22,938
$110K+$25,116

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,634

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

108

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (208)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,187
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 16%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.7%
Freshman Retention80.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,571
8 Years$51,032
10 Years$53,899

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,700
Men
$56,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#158
Forbes
#309
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#251

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Varsity Sports — Cardinals

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from KY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
109 mi(189 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
153 mi(265 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
191 mi(331 min)

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