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University of Louisville

Louisville, KY·Public·~79% acceptance

University of Louisville is a public university based in Louisville, KY. Admissions are accessible, with about 79% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $17,988 per year after financial aid. About 61% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $53,899 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,988/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $32,941
Aid cuts ~$14,953/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.39–3.89
SAT (middle 50%)1040–1270
ACT (middle 50%)19–27
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
61%
graduation rate
81%
freshman retention
$46,571
median earnings, 6yr
$53,899
median earnings, 10yr
How Louisville reads an application

What Louisville values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Test scores
Also considered
Class rankApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Louisville’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Louisville requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Louisville requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
University of Louisville admits about 79% of applicants.
How much does University of Louisville cost?
At University of Louisville, the average net price after aid is about $17,988 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $32,941 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Louisville?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1040–1270 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT.
What are University of Louisville's application deadlines?
University of Louisville's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Louisville value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Louisville rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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