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University of Louisville

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,569
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, UofL is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, UofL emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UofL boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,370

Cost of attendance at University of Louisville in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,716

Cost of attendance at University of Louisville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at University of Louisville received on average $11,245 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,245
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 871 33% $4,499 $3,918,734
Other Federal Grant 2,188 84% $2,527 $5,528,744
State Grant/Scholarships 1,889 72% $2,734 $5,164,893
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,955 75% $9,083 $17,757,362
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,530 97% $11,245 $28,450,999

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Louisville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Louisville students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.1%.

62.5%

  • asian 79.2% 84 students
  • African American 56.7% 140 students
  • white 63.6% 1,290 students
  • hispanic 55.4% 61 students
  • International Students 58.3% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 49.3% 69 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Louisville provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Louisville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training