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University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky · Public · 14,727 undergrads

University of Louisville admits 79% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Louisville?

79% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1040–1270 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

15,668 applied, 12,442 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Louisville cost?

$14,960 a year in-state

Out of state: about $31,306 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $30,975.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,104
$30,000–$48,000$11,100
$48,000–$75,000$12,680
$75,000–$110,000$16,542
over $110,000$23,040

Out-of-state tuition is $29,736 a year, against $13,390 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $16,346 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is University of Louisville due?

Not checked yet

We haven't checked University of Louisville's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Aug 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site

Last year's dates: Common Data Set 2024-25.

Does University of Louisville need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Louisville's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Louisville didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Louisville's site

What it's like

14,727
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Louisville, KY.
82%
of first-years come back for year two.
43%
finish in four years. 61% within six.
$60k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
79% for fall 2024: 12,442 of 15,668 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisville?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040 to 1270 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Louisville cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,680 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $30,975.
How much does University of Louisville cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Louisville is $29,736 a year, against $13,390 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $14,960 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $16,346 tuition gap gives about $31,306 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Louisville's graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years and 43% within four (IPEDS).