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About University of Louisville

public research universityhealth sciences focusedengineering programstest optionalhigh acceptance rate

University of Louisville is a public research university in Louisville, KY, known for its public research university, health sciences focused, and engineering programs. With an acceptance rate of 82%, UofL is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,931 students each year. UofL is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UofL offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,318 per year; the sticker price of $46,550 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Louisville acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1270 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Louisville

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Application Strategy
Apply to the University Honors Program when you submit your application. UofL's Honors Program offers smaller classes, priority registration, and special housing, and it uses the same application you submit for general admission so there is no separate form required.
Test Score Strategy
Since UofL is test optional and your score falls below the range where it would help you, consider withholding it and letting your GPA, coursework, and activities carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Louisville actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$15.1k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$14.6k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$16.4k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$21.0k
110k+~$47k/yr$25.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,807
Undergrad Enrollment
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