Chances of getting into University of Louisville
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Louisville and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Louisville is 65%. It ranks #8 in Kentucky for lowest rate of acceptance. Louisville is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 11,243 out of 17,265 applicants were admitted.
The school has challenging admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 47 percent (SAT 1050/1270 ACT 21/28). University of Louisville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Louisville application fee is $25 and applications are due by May 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Louisville. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 99% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
Louisville SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160
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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 prefers applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 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 940. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. Louisville ranks #5 in Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score. 17 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
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Louisville ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 24
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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 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #6 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.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Louisville GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
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 3.64 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 65% of students who apply.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 9,906 | 7,359 | 17,265 |
| Accepted | 6,416 | 4,827 | 11,243 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 66% | 65% |
| Enrolled | 1,493 | 1,373 | 2,866 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 23% | 28% | 25% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 152 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Louisville is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Louisville and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | 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?
65% of those who apply are granted admission to Louisville. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging 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 1050 and 1270. 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 21 and 28. 99% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.