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University of Louisville admissions

Louisville, Kentucky · Public · 14,727 undergrads

University of Louisville admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024 (12,442 of 15,668, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040–1270.

The numbers

Applied
15,668
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
19–27
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.60
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
25%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$30
waivers exist

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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).

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

Early rounds and deadlines

University of Louisville doesn't offer early decision or early action.

We haven't checked University of Louisville's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on University of Louisville's site

Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2024.

What University of Louisville looks at

Counts most

How hard your classes were, GPA.

Counts a lot

SAT or ACT scores.

Also considered

Class rank, essay, recommendations, activities, talent or ability, state residency, volunteering, work experience.

As University of Louisville rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.

Questions people ask

What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
University of Louisville admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024 (12,442 of 15,668, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisville?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040–1270. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers