10-yr median earnings
$53,899
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Louisville, Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Louisville is a public institution in Louisville, Kentucky. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $17,988
- Avg net price / yr
- $53,899
- 10-yr median earnings
- 61.0%
- 150%-time completion
- 79.4%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Louisville pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 23%
- former-student earnings, US
- 79.4%
- acceptance rate
- 61.0%
- 150%-time completion
- +16%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: R1
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Louisville profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C
College Value Score
58/100
University of Louisville
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B+
$53,899
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$17,988
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate C
61.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$20,500
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B+
72.6%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B-
81.5%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$17,988
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
61.0%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 61.0%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Louisville vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Louisville ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Louisville: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$53,899 Top 23% higher than 77% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Louisville | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $53,899 | #1180 of 5103 | 77th |
| Average net price | $17,988 | #2676 of 5020 | 47th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 61.0% | #2139 of 4858 | 56th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,727 | #215 of 5462 | 96th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
14,727
Undergraduate enrollment
79.4%
Acceptance rate
1,150
SAT average
61.0%
150%-time completion
$53,899
10-yr median earnings
81.5%
First-year retention
How University of Louisville ranks in Kentucky
State rank among 70 reporting Kentucky colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Louisville | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $53,899 | #9 of 70 | 87th |
| Average net price | $17,988 | #45 of 79 | 43rd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 61.0% | #21 of 75 | 72nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,727 | #2 of 81 | 98th |
Highest former-student earnings in Kentucky
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre College | $66,240 | $20,781 |
| 2 | Bellarmine University | $62,069 | $21,499 |
| 3 | Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | $61,480 | $18,540 |
| 4 | Galen College of Nursing-ARH | $61,480 | $21,164 |
| 5 | Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville | $61,480 | $28,475 |
| 6 | Thomas More University | $59,384 | $21,835 |
| 7 | University of Kentucky | $59,025 | $18,851 |
| 8 | Transylvania University | $54,705 | $21,913 |
| 9 | University of LouisvilleThis school | $53,899 | $17,988 |
| 10 | Georgetown College | $52,074 | $14,095 |
| 11 | Northern Kentucky University | $50,220 | $8,191 |
| 12 | Spalding University | $49,438 | $25,491 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 79.4% |
| SAT Average | 1,150 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 510 – 630 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 530 – 640 |
| ACT Average | 24 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 19 – 27 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Louisville
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$15,138 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$14,601 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$16,419 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$25,186 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Louisville - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $13,136 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $29,482 |
| Average Net Price | $17,988 |
30.6%
Pell Grant Rate
28.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$20,500
Median Debt
$217/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at University of Louisville rose +27.5% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $13,834 in 2013 to $17,634 in 2023, a rise of $3,800 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $13,8342023 · $17,634
Over the same years, enrollment went -5.6% (15,023 → 14,187 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
55.1%
Female
30.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
81.5%
Retention Rate
$46,571
Median Earnings (6yr)
69.3%
Earning Over $25K
72.6%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 61.0% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 81.5% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $46,571 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $53,899 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 69.3% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 72.6% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $20,500 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $217/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40 | 2,883 | $64,619 | $104,538 | $20,299 |
| Master's | 30 | 1,526 | $81,519 | $119,245 | $34,546 |
| First Professional | 3 | 357 | $119,974 | $172,704 | $200,792 |
| Doctoral | 3 | 35 | $103,501 | $103,501 | $31,184 |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | 1 | 0 | $132,191 | $132,191 | - |
| Associate's | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Top programs at University of Louisville by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Dentistry
Dentistry
$172,704 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$132,191 median earnings
- Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering-Related Fields
$119,245 median earnings
- Business/Commerce, General
Business/Commerce, General
$110,622 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$107,484 median earnings
- Medicine
Medicine
$106,490 median earnings
- Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$105,037 median earnings
- Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
$104,744 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | First Professional | 114 | $172,704 | $305,953 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | - | $132,191 | - |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 59 | $119,245 | $20,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 237 | $110,622 | $33,183 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | 39 | $107,484 | $30,500 |
| Medicine | First Professional | 155 | $106,490 | $199,999 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 44 | $105,037 | - |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's | 10 | $104,744 | - |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 28 | $104,538 | $23,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | 12 | $103,501 | $31,184 |
| Computer Engineering | Master's | 38 | $101,295 | - |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 47 | $101,068 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's | 27 | $100,750 | - |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 72 | $97,216 | $21,306 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 52 | $93,968 | $13,123 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisville? ▼
University of Louisville is a public institution in Louisville, Kentucky. The acceptance rate is 79.4%. The average SAT score is 1,150. Undergraduate enrollment is 14,727 students.
How much do University of Louisville former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Louisville who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $53,899 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $46,571.
How much does University of Louisville cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Louisville is $17,988. In-state tuition is $13,136 and out-of-state tuition is $29,482. Median student debt at graduation is $20,500.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisville? ▼
University of Louisville has a 61.0% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 81.5%.
Is University of Louisville worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Louisville is $20,500, while former students earn a median of $53,899 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 38% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 72.6% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $217.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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