University of Louisville
PublicLouisville, KY
The University of Louisville was founded in 1798 as one of the nation's first city-owned public universities. UofL is one of only 13 U.S. universities recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research 1, Community Engaged, and Opportunity College institution, and it describes itself as the only Opportunity College among Atlantic Coast Conference members. The university comprises 12 schools and colleges offering undergraduate degrees in more than 60 fields.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $16,346 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Louisville takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Louisville's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Louisville weighs your application
From University of Louisville's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Louisville weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Louisville look for in applicants?
Per University of Louisville's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
University of Louisville in Louisville, KY admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Louisville?
Admitted students at University of Louisville typically score between 1040–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Louisville?
Admitted students at University of Louisville typically score between 19–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Louisville cost?
University of Louisville's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,941 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Louisville offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Louisville takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Louisville?
For 2024-25, University of Louisville's published tuition and required fees were $29,482 for out-of-state students and $13,136 for in-state students -- $16,346 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Louisville require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Louisville doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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