University of Louisville
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Kentucky residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 14,727 students.
About This School
University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky with approximately 14,727 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Louisville has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,988 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $48,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. Chartered in 1798 as the Jefferson Seminary, it became in the 19th century one of the first city-funded public colleges in the United States. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 61% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly 4 in 10 students who start don't finish, so you'll want to honestly assess your own support needs and academic readiness before committing. On the plus side, the average net price of $17,634/year is genuinely affordable for a research university, and median debt at graduation sits at a manageable $13,750 — well below what many comparable schools produce. Worth considering if you're drawn to Louisville specifically, interested in health sciences or engineering (UofL's stronger programs), and have a clear plan to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (14,727 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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