University of Louisville
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
79.4%
Applications
15,668
Admitted
12,442
Enrolled
3,120
SAT Composite
1010-1230
SAT Math
510-630
SAT Reading
530-640
ACT Composite
19-27
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants15,668reported count
Admits12,44279%
Class seats3,12025% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 15,668 | 12,442 | 79% | 3,120 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 25%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Application fee: $30.
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.
$53,899
10 yrs after enrollment
61%
6-year completion
$17,988
sticker minus grants
$20,500
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
543fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
2 TABLESName of College/University:University of Louisville
CertificateYes
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESSATYes
ACTYes
APYes
CLEPYes
Institutional ExamYes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
Total first-time, first-year who applied8,756
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,982
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,889
Total first-time, first-year who applied6,474
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted5,284
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled190
Total first-time, first-year who applied438
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted176
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled41
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies3
Academic electives5
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units11
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8008.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69934.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59945.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4999.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80010.3
SAT Math: 600-69926.9
SAT Math: 500-59946.2
SAT Math: 400-49914.4
SAT Math: 300-3992.2
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16006.0
SAT Composite: 1200-139925.1
SAT Composite: 1000-119946.7
SAT Composite: 800-99919.7
SAT Composite: 600-7992.5
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3614.6
ACT Composite: 24-2931.3
ACT Composite: 18-2339.9
ACT Composite: 12-1714.1
ACT Composite: 6-110.2
ACT Math: 30-3610.9
ACT Math: 24-2934.0
ACT Math: 18-2331.1
ACT Math: 12-1723.8
ACT Math: 6-110.2
ACT English: 30-3620.1
ACT English: 24-2928.0
ACT English: 18-2334.9
ACT English: 12-1715.2
ACT English: 6-111.8
ACT Science: 30-3616.5
ACT Science: 24-2930.1
ACT Science: 18-2341.6
ACT Science: 12-1711.2
ACT Science: 6-11.6
ACT Reading: 30-3627.8
ACT Reading: 24-2928.3
ACT Reading: 18-2331.8
ACT Reading: 12-1711.1
ACT Reading: 6-111.0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class24.8
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class52.2
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84.2
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class15.8
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2.5
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:33.4
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.60
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Amount of application fee:30
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
No set DateYes
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESTotal1,026
FallYes
WinterYes
SpringYes
SummerYes
High school transcriptRecommended for Some
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRecommended for Some
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRecommended for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Recommended for Some
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:GPA minimum varies based on academic unit
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Some academic units require resumes
Number24
Unit TypeS
Number90
Unit TypeZ
Number90
Unit TypeZ
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/services/course-credit
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Cross-registrationYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Arts/fine artsYes
English (including composition)Yes
HistoryYes
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)29%
Percent of men who join fraternities16%
Percent of women who join sororities14%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing64%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)24%
Percent of men who join fraternities14%
Percent of women who join sororities10%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing26%
Percent of students age 25 and older17%
Average age of full-time students18.9
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.0
Average age of full-time students21.8
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22.7
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Fraternity/sorority housingYes
Cooperative housingYes
Theme housingYes
Annual Expenses
2 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://louisville.edu/bursar/tuitionfee/cost-calculator/
Minimum12
Financial Aid
12 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$33,369,511
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$28,170,815
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$37,241,016
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,122,017
Total Scholarships/Grants$105,903,359
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$26,967,997
Federal Work-Study$2,234,155
Total Self-Help$29,202,152
Parent Loans$4,885,935
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,722,891
Athletic Awards$2,124,408
Federal$19,446
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$6,151,033
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$35,033,243
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,599,281
Total Scholarships/Grants$47,803,003
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$13,447,015
Total Self-Help$13,447,015
Parent Loans$6,210,038
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,155,624
Athletic Awards$9,753,618
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,783
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:118
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$10,746
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$1,268,033
FAFSAYes
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Yes
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
ROTCYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
State/district residencyYes
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:The Cardinal Commitment Grant aims to eliminate financial barriers to college for eligible Kentucky students. This grant is intended to provide aid for college-ready Kentucky students, giving them the financial support needed to earn a degree from the University of Louisville.
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students16,420
and ____ faculty1,160