University of Louisville: Review & Facts

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University of Louisville is a large four-year, public school with 22,020 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1798 and is one of the 14 schools located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of Louisville.

Majors
Offered

142

University of Louisville implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 142 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Engineering, Management, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Louisville is fair at 78% (above Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

78%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Louisville is average: 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Louisville is pretty good - 13:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high, $28,700 per year. The additional fees at University of Louisville (not included in tuition costs) are around $200, which makes it a total of $28,900 a year.

Read the details about University of Louisville additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

82%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 15,462 applications were submitted and 12,608 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Louisville in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$7,600

High

University of Louisville provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Louisville, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

University of Louisville provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 4,000 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $7,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Louisville. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Louisville seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Louisville Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd St
Louisville, Kentucky
40292-0001, USA