Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,941. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Kentucky residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,136 | $29,482 |
| Housing & meals | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| Books & supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| Personal & travel | $7,914 | $7,914 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,073 | −$1,073 |
| Total cost of attendance | $32,941 | $49,287 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Louisville net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
University of Louisville has the 14th-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Georgetown College | $14,095 | 49% | $52,074 |
| 11 | University of the Cumberlands | $14,107 | 50% | $45,036 |
| 12 | Lindsey Wilson College | $15,070 | 44% | $41,129 |
| 13 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | $17,131 | 47% | $46,747 |
| 14 | University of Louisville | $17,988 | 61% | $53,899 |
| 15 | Simmons College of Kentucky | $18,434 | 14% | — |
| 16 | Alice Lloyd College | $18,600 | 39% | $40,573 |
| 17 | University of Kentucky | $18,851 | 71% | $59,025 |
| 18 | Campbellsville University | $19,341 | 42% | $41,583 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why University of Louisville costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | 79% | $17,988 | 61% | $53,899 | This school |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | $11,040 | 50% | $45,795 | |
| Western Kentucky University | 94% | $10,990 | 56% | $43,889 | |
| Murray State University | 86% | $9,096 | 61% | $44,737 | |
| Morehead State University | 77% | $9,793 | 52% | $43,197 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Louisville would cost you $6,948 more per year than Eastern Kentucky University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Louisville, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$5,114).
- University of Louisville gives aided families $2,258 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | University of Louisville | Eastern Kentucky University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,136 | $10,320 | +$2,816 |
| Books & supplies | $1,274 | $0 | +$1,274 |
| Housing & meals | $11,690 | $11,735 | −$45 |
| Personal & travel | $7,914 | $2,800 | +$5,114 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,073 | −$1,120 | +$47 |
| Sticker price | $32,941 | $23,735 | +$9,206 |
| Average grants | −$14,953 | −$12,695 | −$2,258 |
| You pay | $17,988 | $11,040 | +$6,948 |
“+” means University of Louisville costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Louisville cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Louisville?
Tuition and fees are $13,136 a year for Kentucky residents and $29,482 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Louisville?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $32,941 a year for Kentucky residents living on campus and about $49,287 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Louisville?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,988 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,138; $48–75k pay $16,419; $110k+ pay $25,186. These figures are for Kentucky residents.
How much debt do University of Louisville graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,750, and 4.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Louisville overview