University of Louisville

University of Louisville (U of L)

Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America #179 in (National Universities) #2 in Regional Rankings

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Acceptance Rate: 82%

Last updated: Oct 02, 2025

Category University

Type Public Research

Founded 1798

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About University

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the United States, the University of Louisville is a public research university. It belongs to the system of Kentucky State Universities. Originally founded as the Jefferson Seminary in 1798, it rose to prominence as one of the first city-funded public universities in the US in the 19th century.

Overview

Founded	1798
Ranking	179
Short code	U of L
Application fee	$65
Is ivy League?	-
Campus size	345 acres
Student faculty ratio	14:1
Acceptance Rate	82%
Graduation Rate	58%
Fall deadline	May 01, 2025
Spring deadline	Nov 01, 2025
Summer deadline	Apr 01, 2025
Weather condition	Louisville, Kentucky has a four-season climate with hot, humid summers, moderately cold winters, and wet, changeable weather in the spring and fall. Expect average annual precipitation of around 43 inches, with rain being common in spring and fall. July is the hottest month, and January is the coldest, with moderate snowfall of about 13-17 inches annually.

Tuition and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG): $12,940 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG): $29,286 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG): $29,286 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS): $14,532 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS): $30,350 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS): $30,350 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG): 3.0-3.5 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS): 3.5 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG): 6.5 or higher / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS): 6.5 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG): 79 or higher iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS): 79 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG): 105 or higher (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS): 105 (Duolingo English Test)
PTE (UG): 53 (Pearson Test of English)
PTE (MS): 53 (Pearson Test of English)
SAT - ACT (UG): 1200/18 composite score

Lexington, KY 40506, United States
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