University of Louisville Acceptance Rate
Louisville, Kentucky · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,821
- Admitted
- 11,937
- Yield
- 26.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Louisville's acceptance rate has risen from 73.9% in 2014–15 to 80.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,604 to 14,821 (+40%) over that period.
Its 80.5% rate makes University of Louisville more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 54%.
University of Louisville has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 26.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,604 | 7,832 | 73.9% | 2,887 |
| 2015–16 | 9,685 | 6,943 | 71.7% | 2,797 |
| 2016–17 | 10,404 | 7,550 | 72.6% | 2,883 |
| 2017–18 | 10,987 | 8,273 | 75.3% | 2,796 |
| 2018–19 | 13,851 | 10,032 | 72.4% | 2,932 |
| 2019–20 | 14,760 | 10,226 | 69.3% | 2,803 |
| 2020–21 | 17,265 | 11,243 | 65.1% | 2,866 |
| 2021–22 | 15,455 | 11,544 | 74.7% | 2,695 |
| 2022–23 | 15,462 | 12,608 | 81.5% | 2,931 |
| 2023–24 | 14,821 | 11,937 | 80.5% | 3,117 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,647 | 6,958 | 80.5% |
| Men | 6,174 | 4,979 | 80.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 510–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–27 | 88% |
How University of Louisville compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Louisville's acceptance rate?
University of Louisville's acceptance rate is 80.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,937 admitted of 14,821 applicants).
Is University of Louisville test optional?
University of Louisville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Louisville?
University of Louisville received 14,821 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,937.
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisville?
Admitted students at University of Louisville typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Louisville getting harder to get into?
University of Louisville has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.9% in 2014–15 to 80.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.louisville.edu/.