- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 530–640 reading and writing, 510–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite
- Average net price: $18,808 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Louisville reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Louisville reviews each application.
University of Louisville GPA requirements
University of Louisville requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Louisville hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Louisville acceptance rate
University of Louisville admitted 12,442 of 15,668 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Louisville is a public 4-year university in Louisville, Kentucky, with 17,086 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Louisville in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Louisville looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Louisville awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,808 a year at University of Louisville in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into the University of Louisville with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Louisville admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Louisville?
A lot: University of Louisville requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Louisville?
University of Louisville requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into the University of Louisville?
University of Louisville's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,442 of 15,668 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Louisville hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Louisville admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of Louisville require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Louisville is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 85% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Louisville students have?
The middle 50% of University of Louisville's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–640 in reading and writing and 510–630 in math; ACT composite 19–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at the University of Louisville after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,808 a year at University of Louisville in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Louisville?
Yes. University of Louisville awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Louisville look at legacy status?
No. University of Louisville doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Louisville's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of LouisvilleU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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