University of Louisville

www.louisville.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,632

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,808

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0506%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.5%

14,821 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

22,139

71.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.6%

1,581 Graduates

About

University of Louisville is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Louisville were General Business (353 degrees awarded), Social Work (188 degrees), and Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (145 degrees).

In 2023, 5,914 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Louisville. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,968 degrees), 5.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (723 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisville is $12,632, which is $−18,371 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Louisville was 0.0506%, corresponding to 2 out of the 3,955 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisville is $12,632, which is $18,372 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,808.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of Louisville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,632

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Louisville was $12,632. The cost of tuition at University of Louisville is $−18,372 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Louisville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,808

2023 Value

2.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Louisville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,808. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Louisville grew by 2.69%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Louisville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,406

Room and Board

$1,272

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Louisville was of $10,406 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.38% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,272. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Louisville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of Louisville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Louisville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0506%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Louisville was 0.0506%, which represents 2 out of the 3955 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Louisville received 14,821 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.15% annual growth. Out of those 14,821 applicants, 11,937 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.5% acceptance rate.

There were 22,139 students enrolled at University of Louisville in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Louisville has an overall enrollment yield of 26.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

11,937

Accepted Out of 14,821

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Louisville was 80.5% (11,937 admissions from 14,821 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 4.15%, while admissions declined by 5.32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Louisville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

478

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at University of Louisville in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Louisville had a total enrollment of 22,139 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisville is 15,864 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,275. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at University of Louisville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Louisville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 7.93% Hispanic or Latino, 5.99% Asian, 5.59% Two or More Races, 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0678% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Louisville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (26.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Louisville in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,139 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisville is 15,864 and the part-time enrollment is 6,275. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at University of Louisville are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Louisville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Louisville was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Louisville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Louisville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,573 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,231 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,756 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Louisville is 61.3% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 7.93% Hispanic or Latino, 5.99% Asian, 5.59% Two or More Races, 0.181% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0678% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 176 students (0.795%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 402 more women than men received degrees from University of Louisville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Louisville is white (3,968 degrees awarded). There were 5.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (723 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Louisville is General Business (353 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (188 degrees) and Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (145 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Louisville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (269 degrees awarded), Engineering (551 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (267 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Louisville are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,558,393 people), Secondary school teachers (554,128 people), Other managers (505,401 people), Software developers (498,237 people), and Physicians (445,921 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Louisville in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (269 degrees awarded), Engineering (551 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (267 degrees), Education (847 degrees), and Biology (356 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Louisville are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of Louisville are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (269 degrees awarded), Engineering (551 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (267 degrees), Education (847 degrees), and Biology (356 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Louisville are Elementary & secondary schools (2,856,222 people), Computer Systems Design (498,827 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (442,975 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (425,160 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (403,666 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Louisville.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
267 degrees awarded
General Psychology
258 degrees awarded
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education
154 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Louisville was Registered Nursing with 267 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Louisville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,756

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,158

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,756 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisville, which is 0.873 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,158).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Louisville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 268 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisville in General Business, which is 1.51 times more than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisville in Registered Nursing, which is 6.63 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 41% of students graduating from University of Louisville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Louisville is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.0633% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,968 degrees awarded
Black or African American
723 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Louisville is white (3,968 degrees awarded). There were 5.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (723 degrees).

0.186% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,075 degrees awarded
White Male
1,893 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
427 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Louisville is white female (2,075 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,893 degrees).

Operations

University of Louisville has an endowment valued at nearly $922M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11M (1.19%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Louisville had a total salary expenditure of 1.22B. University of Louisville employs 239 Assistant professors, 204 Associate professors and 192 Professors. Most academics at University of Louisville are Female Assistant professor (145), Male Professor (114), and Male Associate professor (106).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisville are: Business and Financial Operations, with 544 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 448 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 396 employees.

Endowment

$922M

2023 Endowment

4.29%

growth from 2022

University of Louisville has an endowment valued at about $922M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Louisville grew 4.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $488M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Louisville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$97.2M - Federal
$16.2M - State
$923k - Local

As of 2023, University of Louisville received $97.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.2M from state grants and contracts, and $923k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$563M

2023 Salaries

2.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Louisville paid a median of $563M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.22B) and a 2.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.37% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$71.6M

Instructional Salaries

719

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Louisville paid a total of $71.6M to 719 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

239 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

544 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Louisville were Assistant professor with 239 employees, Associate professor with 204 employees, and Professor with 192 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisville were Business and Financial Operations with 544 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 448 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 396 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Louisville was Female Assistant professor with 145 employees, Male Professor with 114 employees, and Male Associate professor with 106 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Louisville.

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