University of Louisville Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Academics
State flagship
The state's primary public university, or one of similar standing.
CollegesRef editorial tag
Research university
Doctoral university with high or very high research activity.
Carnegie classification: R1 research university
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $14,960 a year after aid
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Did you know? University of Louisville
- 79.4%University of Louisville admitted 11,544 of 15,455 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 21.2%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 2,447 of 11,544.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $14,960average net price after grants for aided students, against $29,736 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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