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Public · Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville

Urban campus · 14,727 undergraduates · 14 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
79%
ACT middle 50%
19–27
Average net price
$17,988
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
61%
Criminal Justice Building
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What University of Louisville costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$15,138
$30,001 – $48,000
$14,601
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,419
$75,001 – $110,000
$20,995
Over $110,000
$25,186

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$32,941
Tuition, in-state
$13,136
Tuition, out-of-state
$29,482
First-years given a grant by the school
91%
Average grant from the school
$9,948
Median debt at graduation
$20,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
79%
SAT middle 50%
1040–1270
ACT middle 50%
19–27
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
81%

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University of Louisville athletics

NCAA D1, 12 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–37
Basketball2517
Cross country125104
Field hockey28–
Football–120
Golf710
Lacrosse36–
Rowing57–
Soccer3130
Softball22–
Swimming & diving3236
Tennis812
Track & field125104
Volleyball17–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
15%
Health professions
13%
Education
10%
Engineering
10%
Psychology
8%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
61%
First-year retention
81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,899
Median debt at graduation
$20,500
Students with a Pell grant
31%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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