Louisville, Kentucky
University of Louisville Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Louisville
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
75.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into University of Louisville and can I get accepted? The school has a 75% acceptance rate. Last year, 8,273 out of 10,987 applicants were admitted making University of Louisville an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent. University of Louisville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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University of Louisville SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1140-1350Applicants Submitting SAT
14%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1140 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 670 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1350 |
| Average SAT Score | 1250 |
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 34 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1140 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 1030. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1250 out of 1600. 14 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1350 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 1245 to 1350 | Avg + | 75%-84% |
| 1140 to 1245 | Avg - | 64%-75% |
| 1035 to 1140 | Reach | 51%-64% |
| Less than 1035 | Low | <51% |
University of Louisville ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
22-28Applicants Submitting ACT
100%| 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 | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Louisville?
Admission data indicates that University of 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 19 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Louisville.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg + | 75%-84% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg - | 64%-75% |
| 19 to 22 | Reach | 51%-64% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <51% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.53Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into University of 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. If your high school grades are above the average 3.53 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Louisville accepts 75% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,076 | 4,911 | 10,987 |
| Accepted | 4,509 | 3,764 | 8,273 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 77% | 75% |
| Enrolled | 1,484 | 1,312 | 2,796 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 35% | 34% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 19, 2019Days left to Apply
31Applicants have 31 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 19, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Louisville and what considerations affect 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.
