University of Louisville, also referred to as "U of L", is a public university located in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1798, the school currently offers admission to over 15,000 students. The school offers various majors in the fields of humanities, computer science and engineering, foreign literature, health and human performance, liberal arts, and music. The institution developed the world's first vaccine against cervical cancer in 2006.
University of Louisville’s sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals or the Cards. The official mascot of the teams is the Cardinal bird. The school offers men's and women's teams in basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, football, baseball, and field hockey. The school currently fields more than 15 sports teams.

Fields of study in vogue at the school include fine arts.
Not all applicants to University Of Louisville are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 500 to 640 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at University Of Louisville are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 20,592 students study at University Of Louisville (in 2007-2008).
Students participate in Big East Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Louisville
2301 S 3rd St
Louisville, KY 40292-0001
General Phone: (502) 852-5555
http://www.louisville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 644 | business management, accounting, marketing, business, finance, MIS, business administration, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 583 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed, secondary teaching, trade and industrial teaching, educational admin and supervision, middle school teaching, higher education administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 511 | political science, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Engineering | 338 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering |
| Medicine | 249 | medicine, dentistry, public health, dental clinical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 247 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 241 | biology, chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, pharmacology and toxicology, anatomy, physics, epidemiology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 220 | psychology, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, marriage and family therapy, music therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 196 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Family And Social Work | 177 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing |
| Media | 161 | communication studies |
| Law | 145 | law, legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 75 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Support And Technology | 64 | dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, audiology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer engineering, database administration |
| Music | 50 | music |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Louisville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,298 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 1,257 | 59 |
| First-professional degree | 343 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 151 | 28 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 109 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Louisville had a total enrollment of 20,592 students (16,021 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 83% |
| Indiana | 8% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
University Of Louisville offers campus housing for 3,238 of its 16,021 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Louisville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,280 | 5,109 | 70% | 2,569 | 50% |
| Men | 3,445 | 2,448 | 71% | 1,239 | 51% |
| Women | 3,835 | 2,661 | 69% | 1,330 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,354 |
| Room and board | $ 6,058 |
| Room charge | $ 4,068 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Louisville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199900)
University Of Louisville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 571 | 184 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 165 | 97 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 260 | 273 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 102 | $127,308 | 27 | $116,422 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 40 | $103,033 | 25 | $96,361 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 45 | $76,088 | 38 | $69,269 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $49,918 | 23 | $59,187 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 198 | $106,464 | 113 | $84,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 130 | $101,521 | 44 | $97,720 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 95 | $77,886 | 67 | $70,617 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 80 | $59,042 | 77 | $57,688 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $59,306 | 39 | $43,942 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 323 | $82,092 | 228 | $66,823 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 205 | 164 | 369 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 129 | 178 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Louisville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
Has hospital on campus
NCAA athletic conference member
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