School Information

31.5
Total Cost $19,686
Total Enrollment 21,016
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

University of Louisville

http://www.louisville.edu
2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, Kentucky 40292-0001
(502) 852-5555

The University of Louisville shall be a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university with a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our diverse communities and citizens through the pursuit of excellence in five interrelated strategic areas: (1) Educational Experience, (2) Research, Creative, and Scholarly Activity, (3) Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Communication, (4) Partnerships and Collaborations, and (5) Institutional Effectiveness of Programs and Services.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Louisville, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 75.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,112), and 40% receive loans ($6,579 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,602. Off campus it is around $6,602.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Louisville is $10,764 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Louisville Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,944
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $19,272
Tuition Graduate in State $8,622
Tuition Graduate Out of State $18,504
Living Costs
University of Louisville Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,686
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,014
Total Expense In State Off Campus $19,686
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,084
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $31,014
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $24,412
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,861 people applied to University of Louisville. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 69.0% female ) and 48.0% accepted (47.0% male and 48.0% female)

Of the 15,477 undergraduate students at University of Louisville, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 34.0% of the 5,539 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     85.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     52.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     16.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     48.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Fall Term - February 15,Spring Term - November 1 Summer Term - March 1,
Admissions Office Phone 502-852-6531
Admissions Office Email admitme@louisville.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, Dept AO University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky 40292 United States of America
Admissions Transfer URL http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/transfer-services
Admissions Website http://louisville.edu/admissions/
Application Website http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to University of Louisville, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
University of Louisville Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 13
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 13
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 8 8 9
African-American/Black Studies 1 6 4
Latin American Studies 3
Women's Studies 4 2 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 88 73 30
Anatomy 11 4
Biochemistry 6 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 88 9 3
Biostatistics 1 1
Epidemiology 6
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 9 8
Pharmacology and Toxicology 9 7
Physiology, General 22 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 21 534 132
Accounting 21 92 19
Business Administration and Management, General 167
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 13
Business/Commerce, General 113
Business/Managerial Economics 20
Finance, General 80
Management Information Systems, General 42
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 120
Communication, journalism, and related programs 197 5
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 197 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 1
Education 9 118 394 38
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 7
Art Teacher Education 6
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 54 4
Curriculum and Instruction 11
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 21 23
Elementary Education and Teaching 54 55
Health Teacher Education 9
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 28
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 36
Music Teacher Education 14 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 16
Reading Teacher Education 7
Secondary Education and Teaching 63
Special Education and Teaching, General 86
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 6
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 44 10
Engineering 14 253 166 32
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 10
Chemical Engineering 19 5 4
Civil Engineering, General 45 36 5
Computer Engineering, General 28 32 8
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 50 23 12
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 14
Industrial Engineering 20 19 1
Mechanical Engineering 81 51 2
Engineering technologies/technicians 7
Engineering/Industrial Management 7
English language and literature/letters 96 24 10
English Composition 10
English Language and Literature, General 96 24
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 29 14
French Language and Literature 10 8
Spanish Language and Literature 19 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 184 107 222
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 7
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 18
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD) 8
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 32
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 78
Medicine (MD) 136
Music Therapy/Therapist 2
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 150 55
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 26
History 57 7
History, General 57 7
Legal professions and studies 20 118
Law (LLB, JD) 118
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 20
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 35 9 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 15 9 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20
Mathematics and statistics 22 13 3
Applied Mathematics 3
Mathematics, General 22 13
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 193 38
Health and Physical Education, General 125
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 68 30
Philosophy and religious studies 9
Philosophy 9
Physical sciences 31 14 4
Chemistry, General 23 8 4
Physics, General 8 6
Psychology 181 14 6
Clinical Psychology 7 4
Experimental Psychology 5 2
Psychology, General 181 2
Public administration and social service professions 6 161 2
Public Administration 13
Social Work 6 148 2
Security and protective services 47 128 25
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 47 128 25
Social sciences 186 13 7
Anthropology 27
Economics, General 6
Geography 11
Political Science and Government, General 81 12
Sociology 61 1
Urban Studies/Affairs 7
Visual and performing arts 127 40
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 13
Art/Art Studies, General 13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 79
Music, General 22 26
 
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