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About University of Louisville

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University of Louisville is a public research university in Louisville, KY, known for its health sciences focused, engineering programs, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 82%, UofL is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,931 students each year. UofL is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UofL offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,318 per year; the sticker price of $46,550 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Louisville acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1270 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Louisville

Application Strategy
Apply to the University Honors Program when you submit your application. UofL's Honors Program offers smaller classes, priority registration, and special housing, and it uses the same application you submit for general admission so there is no separate form required.
Essay Strategy
If you write a personal statement or any supplemental writing, connect your interests to specific UofL resources like the Conn Center for Renewable Energy, the College of Business's entrepreneurship programs, or the medical and health sciences pipeline programs. Admissions readers want to see you have done more than a surface level search of the school.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Louisville actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$15.1k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$14.6k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$16.4k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$21.0k
110k+~$47k/yr$25.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,807
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

61%White
16%Black / African American
9%Hispanic
6%Two or More Races
6%Asian
2%International
0%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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