UofL Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 79.41%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1150. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,136
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,482
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UofL:
- Total Enrollment: 23,065, including 4,555 online students
- 17,086 Undergraduate, 5,979 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.6% men, 56.4% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 81%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 246 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 121 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UofL Overview
University of Louisville (UofL) is a four-year, public school located in Louisville, KY. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UofL's tuition & fees is $13,136 for Kentucky residents and $29,482 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,189.
The school has a total enrollment of 23,065 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
UofL's acceptance rate is 79.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.08%. The median SAT score is 1150 and the ACT score is 23.
UofL ranked 135th in National Universities and 4th in Kentucky Colleges rankings. University of Louisville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Louisville is $13,136 for in-state students and $29,482 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,128 for in-state students and $30,546 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,451 for Kentucky residents and $29,793 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,873 for Kentucky residents and $32,062 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,136 | $29,482 |
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| Graduate | $15,128 | $30,546 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,451 | $29,793 |
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| Graduate | $15,873 | $32,062 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Louisville offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UofL
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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