University of Louisville

www.louisville.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,174

1.74% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,582

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.73%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.7%

15,455 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

22,140

71.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.5%

1,660 Graduates

About

University of Louisville is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Louisville were Registered Nursing (265 degrees awarded), General Psychology (224 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (188 degrees).

In 2021, 5,454 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Louisville. 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,907 degrees), 6.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (583 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisville is $12,174, which is $−16,818 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisville is $12,174, which is $−16,818 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,582.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending University of Louisville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,174

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Louisville was $12,174. The cost of tuition at University of Louisville is $−16,818 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$18,582

2021 Value

3.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Louisville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,582. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Louisville grew by 3.84%.

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

$9,306

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Louisville was of $9,306 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at University of Louisville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

1.73%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Louisville was 1.73%, which represents 69 out of the 3989 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 15,455 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 15,455 applicants, 11,544 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.7% acceptance rate.

There were 22,140 students enrolled at University of Louisville in 2021. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Louisville has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

11,544

Accepted Out of 15,455

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Louisville was 74.7% (11,544 admissions from 15,455 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 65.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.5%, while admissions grew by 2.68%..

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

13%

Submission Percentage (2021)

357

Scores Submitted (2021)

13% of enrolled first-time students at University of Louisville in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Louisville had a total enrollment of 22,140 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisville is 15,873 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,267. 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 66.2% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.27% Hispanic or Latino, 5.42% Asian, 5.2% Two or More Races, 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0632% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Louisville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (31.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Louisville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,140 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisville is 15,873 and the part-time enrollment is 6,267. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at University of Louisville are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

77%

2021 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 77%. 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 (2021)

White
14,666 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,900 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,389 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Louisville is 66.2% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.27% Hispanic or Latino, 5.42% Asian, 5.2% Two or More Races, 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0632% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 60 students (0.271%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 384 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 (3,907 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (583 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Louisville is Registered Nursing (265 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (224 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (188 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (271 degrees awarded), Engineering (594 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (266 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 (1,640,486 people), Secondary school teachers (427,412 people), Software developers (399,847 people), Other managers (393,810 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (335,435 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Louisville in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (271 degrees awarded), Engineering (594 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (266 degrees), EDUCATION. (776 degrees), and Legal (112 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Louisville are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (271 degrees awarded), Engineering (594 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (266 degrees), EDUCATION. (776 degrees), and Legal (112 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,787,617 people), Computer Systems Design (456,756 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (418,859 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (392,815 people), and Construction (319,423 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
265 degrees awarded
General Psychology
224 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
188 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Louisville was Registered Nursing with 265 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

2,535

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,919

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,535 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisville, which is 0.868 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,919).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisville in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.53 times more than the 94 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 231 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisville in Registered Nursing, which is 6.79 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from University of Louisville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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 2021 at University of Louisville is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.181% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,907 degrees awarded
Black or African American
583 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
268 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Louisville is white (3,907 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (583 degrees).

0.293% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,054 degrees awarded
White Male
1,853 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
372 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Louisville is white female (2,054 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1853 degrees).

Operations

University of Louisville has an endowment valued at nearly $959M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.07M (0.216%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Louisville had a total salary expenditure of 1.06B. University of Louisville employs 219 Assistant professors, 208 Associate professors and 187 Professors. Most academics at University of Louisville are Female Assistant professor (126), Male Professor (121), and Female Associate professor (106).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 486 employees, Service, with 334 employees, and Management with 333 employees.

Endowment

$959M

2021 Endowment

35.5%

growth from 2020

University of Louisville has an endowment valued at about $959M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Louisville grew 35.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $571M 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

$82.2M - Federal
$8.98M - State
$191k - Local

As of 2021, University of Louisville received $82.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.98M from state grants and contracts, and $191k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$526M

2021 Salaries

3.37%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Louisville paid a median of $526M in salaries, which represents 49.4% of their overall expenditure ($1.06B) and a 3.37% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$62.9M

Instructional Salaries

718

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Louisville paid a total of $62.9M to 718 employees working as instructors, which represents 12% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

219 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

486 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Louisville were Assistant professor with 219 employees, Associate professor with 208 employees, and Professor with 187 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisville were Office and Administrative Support with 486 employees, Service with 334 employees, and Management with 333 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Louisville was Female Assistant professor with 126 employees, Male Professor with 121 employees, and Female Associate professor with 106 employees.

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