# University of Louisville — 2024-2025 Common Data Set admissions data

Source: University of Louisville 2024-2025 Common Data Set (https://louisville.edu/about/departments/academic-planning-accountability/university-data/common-data-set), transcribed by Esslo on 2026-06-11.
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## Admissions statistics

- Average GPA: 3.60 — Average high school GPA of enrolled first-year students (weighted, 4.0+ scale).
- Middle 50% SAT: 1010–1230 — 25th to 75th percentile SAT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Middle 50% ACT: 19–27 — 25th to 75th percentile ACT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Acceptance Rate: 79% — Percentage of applicants offered admission for the most recent cycle.
- Retention Rate: 82% — Percentage of first-year students who returned for their second year.
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 61% — Percentage of the entering cohort graduating within six years.
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 14 : 1 — Ratio of full-time equivalent students to instructional faculty.
- Top Major Area: Health Professions (16%) — Most popular bachelor's degree area by percentage of degrees conferred.
- Undergrad Enrollment: 17,086 — Total number of undergraduate students enrolled.
- Out-of-State Students: 29% — Percentage of first-year domestic students from outside the state.
- In-State Cost: $13,942 — Annual tuition and required fees for in-state students.
- Out-of-State Cost: $30,288 — Annual tuition and required fees for out-of-state students.
- % Receiving Need-Based Aid: 66% — Percentage of full-time first-years awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid.
- Avg. Aid Package: $19,098 — Average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need.
- Avg. % Need Met: 65% — Average percentage of demonstrated financial need that was met.
- First-Years On Campus: 64% — Percentage of first-year students living in college-owned housing.
- % in Fraternities: 16% — Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities.
- % in Sororities: 14% — Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities.

## How Louisville weighs application factors

- Rigor of High School Record: very important (CDS C7)
- Academic GPA: very important (CDS C7)
- Standardized Test Scores: important (CDS C7)
- Class Rank: considered (CDS C7)
- Application Essay: considered (CDS C7)
- Recommendations: considered (CDS C7)
- Extracurricular Activities: considered (CDS C7)
- Talent / Ability: considered (CDS C7)
- State Residency: considered (CDS C7)
- Volunteer Work: considered (CDS C7)
- Work Experience: considered (CDS C7)
- Interview: not considered (CDS C7)
- Character / Personal Qualities: not considered (CDS C7)
- First Generation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Geographical Residence: not considered (CDS C7)
- Alumni Relation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Religious Affiliation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Level of Applicant's Interest: not considered (CDS C7)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Is it hard to get into the University of Louisville?**
A: Not very. UofL admits about 79% of applicants, roughly 12,400 from a pool of 15,700, so it is accessible for solid students. Enrolled first-years average a 3.60 high school GPA, and the university weighs course rigor and GPA as its most important factors. Selective tracks like the Speed School of Engineering and health sciences programs hold higher internal bars.

**Q: What GPA and test scores do you need for the University of Louisville?**
A: Enrolled first-years average a 3.60 high school GPA, and UofL rates rigor of coursework and academic GPA as very important. For the students who submit scores, the middle 50% scored 1010–1230 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. The university is test-optional, so a strong transcript can carry an application on its own.

**Q: What is the out-of-state acceptance rate at the University of Louisville?**
A: Out-of-state applicants are admitted at essentially the same rate as Kentucky residents. For Fall 2024, UofL admitted about 80% of in-state applicants and 82% of out-of-state applicants, while international applicants were admitted at roughly 40%. About 29% of first-years come from outside Kentucky, so out-of-state students are a meaningful part of the class.

**Q: Is the University of Louisville test-optional?**
A: Yes. UofL is test-optional, and applicants choose whether their SAT or ACT scores are used in the review. Most students who test take the ACT: about 85% of enrolled first-years submitted an ACT versus 18% an SAT. Among those who tested, the middle 50% scored 19–27 on the ACT and 1010–1230 on the SAT.

**Q: How much does the University of Louisville cost in-state vs. out-of-state?**
A: Annual tuition and required fees run about $13,942 for Kentucky residents and $30,288 for out-of-state students. Around 66% of first-years receive need-based aid, with an average package near $19,098, and UofL meets roughly 65% of demonstrated need. The Cardinal Commitment Grant covers remaining tuition and fees for eligible Kentucky students after other aid.

**Q: What is the University of Louisville known for academically?**
A: UofL is strongest in the health professions, the single largest field at about 16% of bachelor's degrees, anchored by its medical, dental, and nursing schools. Engineering at the J.B. Speed School is the next largest area, followed by social sciences, business, and psychology, and the university is classified as a top-tier research institution.

**Q: Does the application essay matter at the University of Louisville?**
A: Somewhat. UofL lists the application essay as a factor it considers, below course rigor, GPA, and test scores in its review. The essay is not the deciding piece for most applicants, but a clear, specific statement can help borderline cases and matters more for competitive programs and scholarships.

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