University of Louisville
Louisville, KY · Public
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University of Louisville admitted 79.4% of applicants university-wide (12,442 of 15,668).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 79.4% | 12,442 | 15,668 |
| In-state | 79.7% | 6,982 | 8,756 |
| Out-of-state | 81.6% | 5,284 | 6,474 |
| International applicants | 40.2% | 176 | 438 |
| Men | 79.8% | 5,361 | 6,718 |
| Women | 79.1% | 7,081 | 8,950 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 12,442 admitted students, 3,120 enrolled (25.1% yield).
University of Louisville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1270
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Louisville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,828/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,482 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,346 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,828/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,138 |
| $30k–48k | $14,601 |
| $48k–75k | $16,419 |
| $75k–110k | $20,995 |
| Over $110k | $25,186 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Trustee)
- Provost Scholarship — $7,500 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Cardinal Covenant — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — $5,000 to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Trustee)
- Provost Scholarship — $7,500 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
University of Louisville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Undergraduate Application (Take Flight or Common App)
- Academic Records (Transcripts)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Undergraduate Application (Take Flight or Common App)
- Academic Records (Transcripts)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Louisville · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Louisville requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,899
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 61.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
University of Louisville · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #158
- WSJ: #410
- Forbes: #309
- Niche: #212
- QS: #1001
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Louisville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (15%), Engineering (10%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 35% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Louisville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.