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University of Louisville
Louisville, KYPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Louisville is a public institution located in the city setting of Louisville, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 14.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
14.7K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 27
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering11% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $172,704
Earnings 5yr: $169,952
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $132,191
Earnings 5yr: $109,102
Debt: $13,364
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,245
Earnings 5yr: $109,136
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,622
Earnings 5yr: $99,098
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,484
Earnings 5yr: $68,273
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,490
Earnings 5yr: $184,775
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,037
Earnings 5yr: $105,609
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,744
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,501
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,295
Earnings 5yr: $107,301
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,068
Earnings 5yr: $97,933
Debt: $21,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,750
Earnings 5yr: $112,456
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,216
Earnings 5yr: $104,361
Debt: $21,306
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,968
Earnings 5yr: $97,308
Debt: $13,311
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,799
Earnings 5yr: $94,472
Debt: $24,957
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,056
Earnings 5yr: $90,074
Debt: $21,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,205
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,009
Earnings 5yr: $74,228
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,670
Earnings 5yr: $114,230
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,988
In-State Tuition$13,136
Out-of-State Tuition$29,482
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,571
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,899
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$65,847
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