University of Louisville Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
81.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,931
SAT Scores
1,130
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,462 students have applied and 12,608 students have allowed to admit to University of Louisville (Acceptance rate: 81.54%). Louisville's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.25 % where 2,931 students have finally enrolled out of 12,608 admitted students.
Louisville acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ohio State University-Main Campus and Mississippi State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.70%).
Louisville enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.50%).
How to Apply to University of Louisville
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Louisville. Louisville offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | louisville.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | louisville.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://louisville.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://louisville.edu/financialaid/net-price-calculator-1 |
| Veterans Tuition | louisville.edu/veterans/vets-edu-bene |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | louisville.edu/disability |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Louisville and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Louisville is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Louisville is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,207). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | 1,130 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,207 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Louisville, 368 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,170 | 1,270 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Louisville, 2,486 students submitted ACT scores (85% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 22 | 26 |
Louisville Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Louisville. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |