University of Louisville Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Louisville is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky, with about 14,727 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.41% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,899 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,136
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,988 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.41% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 14,727 83.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 30.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 59.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1150
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,462
- Applicants (IPEDS): 14,821
- Room & Board: $12,576 annual estimate
University of Louisville: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Louisville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Louisville?
University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40292-0001).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of Louisville public or private?
University of Louisville is a Public institution.
How much does University of Louisville cost?
Published tuition: $13,136 in-state, $29,482 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $17,988.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,138 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,601 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,419 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,995 |
| $110,001+ | $25,186 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $52,544.
How hard is it to get into University of Louisville?
Admission rate: 79.41%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1150 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Louisville?
Total enrollment: 14,727 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 19,462 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5,979 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisville?
150%-time completion rate: 61.23%.
First-year retention: 81.5%.
What do graduates of University of Louisville earn?
Median earnings: $46,571 six years after entry; $53,899 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
30.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Louisville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (373 completions)
- 01.3132 (357 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (293 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (239 completions)
- Social Work (223 completions)
- Psychology, General (215 completions)
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (189 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (157 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (149 completions)
- Medicine (149 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Louisville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.41%; completion rate 61.23%; median earnings $53,899 at 10 years; net price $17,988. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,136
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Louisville was $13,136.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,988
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Louisville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,988.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,988 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$52,544 4-Year In-State Tuition
$117,928 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,576 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,270 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,982 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$107,928 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Louisville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Louisville was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Louisville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,946 | $23,834 | $13,834 |
| 2014 | $10,432 | $24,320 | $14,370 |
| 2015 | $10,744 | $25,050 | $15,782 |
| 2016 | $11,264 | $26,286 | $15,968 |
| 2017 | $11,264 | $26,286 | $16,721 |
| 2018 | $11,656 | $27,278 | $16,692 |
| 2019 | $11,928 | $27,954 | $16,867 |
| 2020 | $12,162 | $28,508 | $16,828 |
| 2021 | $12,370 | $28,716 | $17,744 |
| 2022 | $12,520 | $28,866 | $18,277 |
| 2023 | $12,828 | $29,174 | $17,634 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.41% Acceptance Rate
14,821 Total Applicants
11,937 Students Admitted
3,117 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.11% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1150
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Louisville reported total enrollment of about 14,727 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.0%), Black or African American (16.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). About 30.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Louisville in 2024 is 14,727 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,462 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,979 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.71% 100% Completion Time
61.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.71% of students graduating from University of Louisville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 58% male / 42% female
- 01.3132: 45% male / 55% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Louisville.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$53,899 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
649.10% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Louisville.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 134 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 373 completions
2. 01.3132: 357 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 293 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 239 completions
5. Social Work: 223 completions
6. Psychology, General: 215 completions
7. Higher Education/Higher Education Administration: 189 completions
8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 157 completions
9. Computer Engineering, General: 149 completions
Most popular programs at University of Louisville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Louisville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Louisville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 59.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,671
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,552
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, KY, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, 01.3132, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 14,727 students. Student body composition includes White (61.0%), Black or African American (16.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). The admission rate is 79.41%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1150. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.23%. Approximately 30.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Louisville, KY 40292-0001
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 134 distinct degree programs, University of Louisville provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Louisville located?
University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY.
What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Louisville is 79.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,821 applicants and 11,937 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Louisville cost?
Reported tuition is $13,136 and average net price is $17,988 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,576 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Louisville?
University of Louisville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,462 students, White (61.0%), Black or African American (16.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Louisville?
About 30.4% of students at University of Louisville are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Louisville?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Louisville reports midpoint SAT about 1150 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of University of Louisville earn?
Median earnings are $46,571 six years after entry and $53,899 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Louisville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is University of Louisville public or private?
University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, KY.
Is University of Louisville an HBCU?
No. University of Louisville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Louisville a tribal college?
No. University of Louisville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.