Overview

University of Louisville is a University institution located in Louisville, KY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2301 South Third Street
Houchens Room 150
Louisville, KY  40292-0001
United States

Contact Ms. Jenny L. Sawyer
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admitme@louisville.edu
Phone: 502-852-6531
Fax: 502-852-4776

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Latin American Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General	×	×
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

35,822

Applied

32,278

Accepted

17,916

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,513

Females Applied

7,495

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,722

Males Applied

5,364

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.65

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	530	650
SAT Math	-	510	630
ACT Composite	-	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Fees

12,774

Room & board

7,972

Room only

Financial Aid

16,931

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,273

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,814

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,577

Avg. Loan Aid

10,306

Avg. Grant Aid

14,873

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

17,916

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.44%
Black or African American	17.33%
White or Caucasian	58.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	5.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	6.75%
Other	0.08%

Gender

Male (42.9%)

Female (57.1%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Marching band

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,475

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 950

Part-time - 525

Male - 717

Female - 758