University of Louisville: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Louisville admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 79%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1120 and an ACT composite around 24. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,988 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Louisville?

54% of enrolled students at University of Louisville had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.6, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does University of Louisville weight in admissions?

University of Louisville reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Louisville typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 510–630, with an EBRW midpoint near 580. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 19–27. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Louisville actually cost?

Published tuition is $13,136 for in-state students and $29,482 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $12,576 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $17,988 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 31% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Louisville

Will my child graduate from University of Louisville?

These predict outcomes at University of Louisville better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Louisville

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Louisville, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness and Psychology, General. Across all programs, University of Louisville confers roughly 1,493 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $73,116 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Louisville safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Louisville disclosed 169 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 11.5 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 14 violent offenses and 5 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Louisville?

About 26% of undergraduates at University of Louisville live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Kentucky parents ask about

• Berea College
  19% acceptance
• Centre College
  54% acceptance
• Transylvania University
  87% acceptance
• University of Kentucky
  93% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• Lewis & Clark College
  78% acceptance · Oregon
• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  80% acceptance · Minnesota
• University of Missouri-Columbia
  78% acceptance · Missouri
• Creighton University
  80% acceptance · Nebraska

Common questions parents ask about University of Louisville