University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 40292-0001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1147
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
71.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •It opened 15 years later and offered college and high school level courses in a variety of subjects.
- •It was headed by Edward Mann Butler from 1813 to 1816, who later ran the first public school in Kentucky in 1829 and is considered Kentucky's first historian.
- •Despite the Jefferson Seminary's early success, pressure from newly established public schools and media critiques of it as "elitist" would force its closure in 1829.
Source: Wikipedia
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