University of Louisville

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Louisville, KY

$11,966

Avg in-state tuition

$28,312

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Louisville

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Louisville is a large public university located on an urban campus in Louisville, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,927, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,966, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $28,312.

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Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1270

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

22k

Students enrolled

76%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

68%

Black

12%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

6%

Asian

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

40

Total Online Enrollment

16,918

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 33% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 17% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 35% online

Master's Check Bold 21% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $11,966 $28,312
Graduate $13,260 $27,374

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $9,754
On-campus other expenses $6,562
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,858
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,706
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,706

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $29,482 $45,828
Off-campus without family $29,730 $46,076
Off-campus with family $20,872 $37,218

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

44%

State Grant Aid

75%

Institution Grant Aid

77%

Pell Grant

35%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,889
State Grant Aid $2,763
Institution Grant Aid $9,085
Pell Grant Aid $2,077

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC