Louisville Admission Requirements

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Louisville Admission Overview

Louisville admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Louisville admitted 79.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (A-) and SAT 1040-1270 / ACT 19-27. Louisville is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Louisville Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

79.4%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Louisville

Acceptance Rate

The Louisville acceptance rate is 79.4%. Last year, 12,442 of 15,668 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

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

Louisville is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Louisville typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Louisville GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.64

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Louisville typically have around a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Louisville is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

36% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Louisville freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Louisville Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of Louisville is test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2026-27 admissions cycle. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission to any major, and there are pathways into every academic program without scores. If you send scores, Louisville accepts them from the testing agency or your high school transcript, uses the highest composite (it does not superscore), and does not require ACT Science. Students admitted without scores take Accuplacer tests for course placement. The Honors Program requires SAT or ACT scores on a separate application.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/standardized-test-submission-options

Louisville SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 530
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Louisville

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1270
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Louisville

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Louisville typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Louisville ranks #6 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Louisville is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Louisville
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1270+ Above 75th >88%
1160 to 1270 Avg + 79%-88%
1040 to 1160 Avg - 66%-79%
Below 1040 Below mid-50 <66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Louisville ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

85%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 18
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Louisville

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 26
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Louisville

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Louisville typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Louisville places #8 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Louisville without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Louisville
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >88%
23 to 27 Avg + 79%-88%
19 to 23 Avg - 66%-79%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <66%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Louisville admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,950 6,718 15,668
Accepted 7,081 5,361 12,442
Acceptance Rate 79% 80% 79%
Enrolled 1,682 1,438 3,120
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 27% 25%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

168

Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Louisville is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Louisville
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Louisville is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 79.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157289.

GPA calculator: University of Louisville GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026