Louisville, Kentucky · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of Louisville
University of Louisville is a public institution in Louisville, Kentucky. The listed annual cost before aid is about $50,052. It reports aid for 39.9% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
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Annual cost of attendance
$50,052Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
39.9%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$11,535An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
80.541%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
1001-1200 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Nonbinding application plan.
Nonbinding application plan.
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May 1
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Test-optional for all majors; Louisville does not superscore
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 510–620
- EBRW middle 50%
- 510–630
- SAT submitted
- 15%
Louisville is test-optional for admission to every major and maintains scholarship routes with and without SAT or ACT. The university uses the highest composite but does not superscore; submitted scores can help review or placement and will not be used negatively. Honors and some later professional-program steps have separate score rules.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL iBT new scale
- 4
- TOEFL Essentials
- 8.5
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Duolingo
- 105
- PTE
- 55
- SAT EBRW
- 490
- ACT English
- 18
Current minimums are TOEFL iBT 4.0 overall and in each skill on the scale used after January 2026, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105, PTE 55 with no subscore below 53, SAT EBRW 490, or ACT English 18. AP English 4, IB English 5, and qualifying English-medium study can also satisfy the requirement.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
No named scholarship confirmed
Missing does not mean unavailable. Search the college's official undergraduate scholarships and international financial-aid pages.
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What this information means
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Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
39.9% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
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- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 13.2°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The campus setting is city: large and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $45,658 per year, approximately 39% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $11,535. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 81%.