Colleges › Kentucky › University of Louisville
University of Louisville
University of Louisville says yes to 79.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $53,899 median earnings.
Not sure where you stand? Estimate your GPA →
University of Louisville sits in Louisville proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Industrial Engineering, where graduates median $104,538 four years out. 30.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 14,727 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 81.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1250 — above the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Louisville's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Louisville received 14,821 applications and admitted 11,937 (80.5%), with 3,117 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1020–1250 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Louisville's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Louisville compares
| University of Louisville | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.4% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,136 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,899 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Louisville: $53,899 median at year ten, versus $45,036 across Kentucky institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,136 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $29,482. For non-residents, University of Louisville's $29,482 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 14,727 undergrads, University of Louisville is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
61.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a University of Louisville tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Louisville
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $104,538 |
| Chemical Engineering | $101,068 |
| Computer Engineering | $97,216 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $93,968 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $90,799 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,056 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $84,311 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,681 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,902 |
| Mathematics | $77,756 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $75,845 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $75,089 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,924 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $74,873 |
| Marketing | $68,074 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,595 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,399 |
| Geography and Cartography | $56,775 |
| Biology, General | $56,142 |
| Public Health | $56,057 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,856 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,636 |
| Social Work | $54,437 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,496 |
| Psychology, General | $51,387 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $50,715 |
| Sociology | $50,397 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,190 |
| History | $45,825 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,572 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $45,429 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,829 |
| Philosophy | $44,329 |
| Anthropology | $43,564 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,369 |
| Music | $39,168 |
Median earnings for these 36 University of Louisville programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,899 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional University of Louisville programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Louisville?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
80.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 11,937 admitted from 14,821 applicants.
How much does University of Louisville cost?
In-state tuition is $13,136; out-of-state students pay $29,482. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Louisville graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,899 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Morehead State University — 77.2% admitted
- Northern Kentucky University — 67.7% admitted
- Kentucky Christian University — 60.9% admitted
- Kentucky Wesleyan College — 71.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.