University of Louisville - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Louisville

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

81.5%

Admission Difficulty for University of Louisville
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Louisville is 81.5%. Its admission rate is the 13th lowest in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Louisville and can you get accepted?

University of Louisville is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 12,608 out of the 15,462 who applied were admitted.

University of Louisville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Louisville?

82% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Louisville you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.64 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1170 on the SAT
Score 23 on the ACT

Louisville GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.64

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Louisville?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Louisville are to have around a 3.64 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.64 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Louisville accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Louisville is 3.64 on the 4.0 scale. 36% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #4 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Louisville is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Louisville students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	35.62%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.98%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	15.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.39%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	8.48%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.44%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.87%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.21%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Louisville SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Louisville. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1070-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT

13%

SAT Scores for University of Louisville
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	540
Math 25th Percentile	530
Composite 25th Percentile	1070

SAT Scores for University of Louisville
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1270
Average SAT Score	1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Louisville?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Louisville is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1070-1270. Students who get into University of Louisville score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. Louisville ranks #7 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Louisville regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1070, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Louisville is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1170, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

University of Louisville admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270 and Above	Good	>90%
1170 to 1270	Avg +	82%-90%
1070 to 1170	Avg -	71%-82%
970 to 1070	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 970	Low	<56%

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Louisville ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

85%

ACT Scores for University of Louisville
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	18
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for University of Louisville
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	27
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	27
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Louisville?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Louisville is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 27. The school ranks #7 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Louisville.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Louisville is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Louisville for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 82% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 27 ACT score.

University of Louisville admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>90%
23 to 27	Avg +	82%-90%
19 to 23	Avg -	71%-82%
15 to 19	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 15	Low	<56%

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Louisville admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	9,021	6,441	15,462
Accepted	7,303	5,305	12,608
Acceptance Rate	81%	82%	82%
Enrolled	1,631	1,300	2,931
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	25%	23%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 52 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

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?

University of Louisville Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Louisville
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Louisville is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.64 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1170 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.