University of Louisville

Common Data Set 2020-21

Acceptance Rate

65.7%

Applications

16,598

Admitted

10,910

Enrolled

2,608

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$53,899
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
61%
6-year completion
Average net price
$17,988
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$20,500
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction406fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number:(502)852- 6531
WWW Home Page Address:www.louisville.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number:(502)852- 6531
Admissions Email Address:admitme@louisville.edu
Degrees Offered
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents16176186
Hispanic/Latino199885970
Black or African American, non-Hispanic36118762081
White, non-Hispanic1944974610863
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic21619
Asian, non-Hispanic130678791
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic155
Two or more races, non-Hispanic210911990
Race and/or ethnicity unknown31622
Total28661430915927
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma45
Associate degrees5
Bachelor's degrees3112
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees1359
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice443
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort85746415092830
Did not persist1631231
Final cohort84146114972799
Completed in less than four years2361536391028
Completed in less than five years14783297527
Completed in less than six years402372135
Total completers42325910081690
Six-year graduation rate50.3%56.2%67.3%60.4%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort84647214872805
Did not persist64616
Final cohort84046814812789
Completed in less than four years2391446561039
Completed in less than five years13093263486
Completed in less than six years362052108
Total completers4052579711633
Six-year graduation rate54.9%65.6%58.6%58.6%
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported
Did not persistNot reportedNot reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% timeNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time19Not reported
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate80.9%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied70689530Not reportedNot reported
Admitted46666244Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled12561352Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported1352Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time117141Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History5
Computer Science1
Total academic units11
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language3
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT14410
ACT1002334
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing530640Not reported
SAT math520640Not reported
ACT composite2129Not reported
ACT math2027Not reported
ACT English2130Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80010
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69931
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59949
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100
SAT Math: 700-8009
SAT Math: 600-69932
SAT Math: 500-59947
SAT Math: 400-49912
SAT Math: 200-299100
SAT Composite: 400-599100
ACT Composite: 30-3620.3
ACT Composite: 24-2935.3
ACT Composite: 18-2341
ACT Composite: 12-173.5
ACT Composite: Below 6100
Percent who had GPA of 4.035.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.9
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.2
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:25
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month8
Application closing date (fall): Day01
Priority Date: Month2
Priority Date: Day15
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied12821966Not reported3248
Admitted7911195Not reported1986
Enrolled365539Not reported904
Application for Admission
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:⇒ GPA minimum varies based on academic unit

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

2 TABLES
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district1196611966
Tuition: in-state1196611966
Tuition: out-of-state2831228312
Tuition: nonresident2851228512
Required fees196196
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies120012001200
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TransportationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other expensesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$499
Out-of-state:$1,180

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients5021840152
Average institutional non-need grant904291338265
Athletic grant recipients8742115
Average athletic grant243472396414040
Reporting Year
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$20,677,849
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$14,448,954
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,418,705
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,806,296
Total Scholarships/Grants$68,351,804
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$30,085,003
Federal Work-Study$963,601
Total Self-Help$31,048,604
Parent Loans$4,897,966
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,022,409
Athletic Awards$3,816,464
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$8,934
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$6,998,331
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$22,216,665
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,799,380
Total Scholarships/Grants$35,023,310
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,217,325
Total Self-Help$14,217,325
Parent Loans$5,310,797
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,102,008
Athletic Awards$7,973,146
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates2608115472762
Applied for need-based aid235989971853
Determined to have financial need179972211546
Awarded any aid176969731335
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid173365601173
Awarded need-based self-help aid8163777600
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid291878111
Need fully met3511188149
Average percentage of need met565642
Average financial aid package13255127657103
Average need-based scholarship or grantNot reportedNot reported5985
Average need-based self-help awardNot reportedNot reported3229
Average need-based loan40223868Not reported
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program10925525324
Federal loan programs10695420363
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans2531323269
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:- [x] ⇒ Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty9177901707
Members of minority groups220178398
Females400469869
Males517321838
Nonresidents301141
Doctorate or other terminal degree7892651054
Master's, but not terminal master's115328443
Bachelor's degree55762
Unknown or other highest degree8140148
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs8351811016
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13.49
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students404Not reported
10-19 students404Not reported
20-29 students708Not reported
30-39 students787Not reported
40-49 students346Not reported
50-99 students147Not reported
100+ students185Not reported
Total58Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported1.02%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported7.20%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported7.87%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported13.04%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported1.33%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported100%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported2.13%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported1.33%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported4%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported70%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported7.74%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported67%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.62%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported6.03%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported4.32%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported1.75%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported6.09%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported3.33%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported10.89%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported17.61%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported1.24%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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