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University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky 40292-0001

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division I

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81%Acceptance
1147SAT Avg
14,187Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$53,899Earnings 10yr
$17,634Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1147

Reading & WritingMid: 580
510630
MathMid: 580
510620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1927

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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)

28

Burglary

6

Aggravated Assault

4

Robbery

9

Motor Vehicle Theft

11

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

28

Drug Arrests

21

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (208)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

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
10 Years$53,899

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#158
vs 2024
Forbes
#309
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#251
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cardinals

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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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati82 mi
IND Indianapolis108 mi
BNA Nashville153 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA825 mi · ~23h 50m drive
New York, NY650 mi · ~18h 47m drive
Hartford, CT734 mi · ~21h 12m drive
Providence, RI798 mi · ~23h 3m drive
Albany, NY701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Rochester, NY546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Buffalo, NY484 mi · ~13h 59m drive
Philadelphia, PA580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Harrisburg, PA495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Newark, NJ642 mi · ~18h 33m drive
Washington, DC474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Baltimore, MD498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Atlanta, GA318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Charlotte, NC342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
Raleigh, NC427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Miami, FL920 mi · ~26h 35m drive
Orlando, FL715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Tampa, FL735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Nashville, TN153 mi · ~4h 25m drive
New Orleans, LA622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Richmond, VA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Chicago, IL272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Detroit, MI318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
St. Louis, MO242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Indianapolis, IN109 mi · ~3h 9m drive
Columbus, OH191 mi · ~5h 31m drive
Cleveland, OH313 mi · ~9h 3m drive
Milwaukee, WI352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
Dallas, TX725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Houston, TX802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
Austin, TX876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
San Antonio, TX949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Los Angeles, CA1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA1983 mi · ~57h 17m drive
San Diego, CA1798 mi · ~51h 57m drive
Seattle, WA1940 mi · ~56h 3m drive
Portland, OR1947 mi · ~56h 15m drive
Denver, CO1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Honolulu, HI4372 mi · ~126h 18m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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