Louisville, KY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 81% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,760 | 10,226 | 2,803 | 69% |
| 2020 | 17,265 | 11,243 | 2,866 | 65% |
| 2021 | 15,455 | 11,544 | 2,695 | 75% |
| 2022 | 15,462 | 12,608 | 2,931 | 82% |
| 2023 | 14,821 | 11,937 | 3,117 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
6,958 of 8,647 women and 4,979 of 6,174 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Louisville has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 11,937 of 14,821 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
14,821 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,117 enrolled.
No. University of Louisville is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 81% — it has become less selective.