Chances of getting into University of Louisville
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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How hard is it to get into Louisville and can I get accepted? The school has a 69% acceptance rate ranking it #12 in Kentucky for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 10,226 out of 14,760 applicants were admitted making Louisville a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 42 percent. University of Louisville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Louisville SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1070 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 650 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1290 |
| Average SAT Score | 1180 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Louisville?
University of Louisville typically requires applicants to be in the top 47 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 960. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1180 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score. 17 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1290 and Above | Good | >79% |
| 1180 to 1290 | Avg + | 69%-79% |
| 1070 to 1180 | Avg - | 57%-69% |
| 960 to 1070 | Reach | 44%-57% |
| Less than 960 | Low | <44% |
Louisville ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Louisville?
Admission data indicates that Louisville regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 99 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Louisville.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >80% |
| 25 to 29 | Avg + | 69%-80% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg - | 59%-69% |
| 19 to 22 | Reach | 47%-59% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <47% |
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Louisville GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into University of Louisville?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Louisville. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Louisville was 3.53 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Kentucky for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Louisville accepts 69% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 41% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 12% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
Similar Requirements
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8,400 | 6,360 | 14,760 |
| Accepted | 5,798 | 4,428 | 10,226 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 70% | 69% |
| Enrolled | 1,465 | 1,338 | 2,803 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 30% | 27% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 19 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on May 1, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Louisville and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157289 IPEDS survey data for University of Louisville.
FAQs
Does University of Louisville prefer SAT or ACT?
17% of students submit their SAT scores to Louisville. 99% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Louisville?
69% of those who apply are granted admission to Louisville. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Louisville?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1290. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Louisville?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 99% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.