At a glance
Average net price
$17,988
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.2%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
14,727
In-state tuition
$13,136
Out-of-state tuition
$29,482
Cost of attendance
$32,941
Median earnings (10y)
$53,899
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 81.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (25%), stem (21%), business (16%).
- STEM21%
- Health14%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services12%
- Business15.8%~2,320 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.9%~2,040 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering11.2%~1,646 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education10.1%~1,482 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~1,022 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~978 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~857 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.7%~838 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~763 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~479 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.2%~474 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~414 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~259 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.6%~234 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~194 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~175 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 590 | $75,195 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 548 | $58,080 | $23,205 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 479 | $29,373 | $23,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 442 | $30,907 | $22,053 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 368 | $40,801 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 352 | $48,208 | $22,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 331 | $48,375 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 316 | $33,404 | $23,375 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 297 | $55,251 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 287 | $63,897 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 283 | $24,359 | $20,681 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 269 | $32,997 | $23,151 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 261 | $37,794 | $21,384 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 236 | — | $21,500 |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 234 | $109,713 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 220 | $65,414 | $21,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 209 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | 206 | $51,783 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 200 | $49,151 | $19,374 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 184 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 173 | $33,268 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Undergraduate certificate | 166 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 161 | $32,213 | $18,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 152 | $37,102 | $23,584 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 152 | $48,340 | $22,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 144 | $64,323 | $21,306 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 133 | $45,652 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 124 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 123 | $34,088 | $25,209 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Graduate certificate | 114 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 114 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 111 | $38,080 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 110 | $37,698 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 110 | $28,833 | $25,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 105 | $82,676 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 93 | $67,646 | $21,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 89 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 89 | $73,320 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 87 | $69,717 | $13,311 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Louisville
University of Louisville is a large institution located in Louisville, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 14,727 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Louisville — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,988 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,136 for in-state students and $29,482 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $32,941 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,899 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Louisville confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (25% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Louisville accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Louisville, Kentucky (city), University of Louisville draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Louisville
Q.How much does University of Louisville cost?
The average net price at University of Louisville is $17,988 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $32,941.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Louisville?
University of Louisville has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Louisville?
University of Louisville admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Louisville graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Louisville graduate earns $53,899 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Louisville?
Published tuition is $13,136 in-state and $29,482 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Louisville located?
University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky (ZIP 40292).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Louisville at their official website.