More selective than 52% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 88% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Louisville over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Louisville SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Louisville is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 640 |
| SAT math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Louisville admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 530–640 | 510–630 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 510–630 | 510–620 | 19–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Louisville compared with other Kentucky colleges?
University of Louisville has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 72% | 47% | $17,131 |
| 10 | Alice Lloyd College | 75% | 39% | $18,600 |
| 11 | Morehead State University | 77% | 52% | $9,793 |
| 12 | Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | 50% | $11,040 |
| 13 | University of Louisville | 79% | 61% | $17,988 |
| 14 | Campbellsville University | 80% | 42% | $19,341 |
| 15 | Murray State University | 86% | 61% | $9,096 |
| 16 | Bellarmine University | 86% | 64% | $21,499 |
| 17 | Transylvania University | 87% | 71% | $21,913 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Louisville
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Louisville admissions questions
What is the University of Louisville acceptance rate?
University of Louisville accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,937 of 14,821 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Louisville require the SAT or ACT?
University of Louisville considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 88% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisville?
The middle 50% of University of Louisville enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1270 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Louisville?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,117 of 11,937).
Is University of Louisville getting harder to get into?
University of Louisville accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Louisville overview