Louisville, Kentucky
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The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. Chartered in 1798 as the Jefferson Seminary, it became in the 19th century one of the first city-funded public colleges in the United States. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research…
National rank
Ranked #129 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #309 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #372 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #523 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus):
2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40292-0001
Visit University SiteRoom & Board: $11,690
Books & Supplies: $1,274
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $13,148
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
Total CoA (on-campus): $50,052
Room & Board: $11,690
Books & Supplies: $1,274
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $13,148
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1020–1250
SAT ERW: 510–630
SAT Math: 510–620
ACT Composite: 19–27