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University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,571

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

61%

Annual Tuition

$12,828

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Louisville earn a median of $53,899 ten years after entry — right at the national median. Acceptance rate 80.5%, average SAT score 1150, in-state tuition $12,828.

At a Glance

Total Students

14,187

Retention Rate

81%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

29%

Median Debt

$20,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,150

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

530–640

SAT Math (middle 50%)

510–630

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–27

Institution Overview

The University of Louisville is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 80.5% and a student body of 14,187. The university has a retention rate of 80.6% and a graduation rate of 61.4%. The in-state tuition is $12,828.

Graduates' median debt is $20,500. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $48,648. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $46,571, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,899. The university provides financial aid to 28.5% of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 45% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Louisville alumni earn a median of $48,648. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $46,571. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,899. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.

The University of Louisville has an 80.5% acceptance rate and a 61.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 80.6%. The in-state tuition is $12,828. A total of 28.5% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 304 / yr
Median Salary $56,188

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 299 / yr
Median Salary $69,027

Social Work

Graduates 286 / yr
Median Salary $46,494

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 268 / yr
Median Salary $40,748

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 257 / yr
Median Salary $81,602

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 216 / yr
Median Salary $38,219

Psychology, General

Graduates 193 / yr
Median Salary $30,416

Marketing

Graduates 179 / yr
Median Salary $47,704

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 177 / yr
Median Salary $87,832

Medicine

Graduates 157 / yr
Median Salary $61,929

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 157 / yr
Median Salary $53,443

Biology, General

Graduates 151 / yr
Median Salary $27,123

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 131 / yr
Median Salary $99,138

Law

Graduates 127 / yr
Median Salary $56,417

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $76,142

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 114 / yr
Median Salary $68,351

Political Science and Government

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $31,777

Dentistry

Graduates 110 / yr
Median Salary $131,017

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 109 / yr
Median Salary $51,923

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 102 / yr
Median Salary $52,167

Computer Engineering

Graduates 96 / yr
Median Salary $85,279

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 85 / yr
Median Salary $77,732

Public Health

Graduates 81 / yr
Median Salary $48,127

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $28,485

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Campus Location

Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, KY 40292-0001

University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Louisville has an acceptance rate of 80.5%.