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University of Louisville

2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292

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Modeled after the Roman Pantheon, Grawemeyer Hall features The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
Modeled after the Roman Pantheon, Grawemeyer Hall features The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
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University of Louisville School Description

The University of Louisville shall be a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university with a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our diverse communities and citizens through the pursuit of excellence in five interrelated strategic areas: (1) Educational Experience, (2) Research, Creative, and Scholarly Activity, (3) Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Communication, (4) Partnerships and Collaborations, and (5) Institutional Effectiveness of Programs and Services.

The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970. The University has three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses seven of the university's 11 colleges and schools. The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. On the 243-acre Shelby Campus located in eastern Jefferson County is the National Crime Prevention Institute.

Louisville is a progressive community of nearly 1 million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system and a rich history infused with Southern hospitality.

Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, America’s 17th largest city boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.

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University of Louisville

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The University of Louisville (also known as U of L) is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is one of the oldest chartered universities west of the Allegheny Mountains and is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University". U of L enrolls students from 118 of 120 Kentucky counties, all 50 U.S. states, and 116 countries around the world.

The University of Louisville Health Sciences Center participated in the development of a highly effective vaccine against cervical cancer in 2006, the first fully self-contained artificial heart transplant surgery, the first successful hand transplant, and the development of the Pap smear test. U of L is also credited with the first civilian ambulance, the nation's first accident services, now known as an emergency room (ER), and one of the first blood banks in the US.

Since 1999, U of L has made the largest gains of any university in National Institutes of Health research ranking, with its NIH funding increasing 277 percent and its rank increasing 30 places. As of 2006 among public U.S. universities, the melanoma clinic ranks third, the neurology research program fourth, and the spinal cord research program 10th in NIH funding.

U of L is also known for its successful athletics program. Since 2000 the Cardinals are the only NCAA team to win a BCS bowl game, appear in the men's basketball Final Four, College Baseball World Series, appear in the women's basketball final four (and title game) and win a national championship in Track and Field.

Academics and innovations

The University of Louisville offers bachelor's degrees in 70 fields of study, masters' degrees in 78 fields of study, and doctorate degrees in 22 fields of study. The school's admission standards are considered "more selective" by U.S. News & World Report.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Cardinals

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
14,933
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,734
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Louisville Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of Louisville Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
African-American 11%
Other 3%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Kentucky 85%
Indiana 7%
Ohio 1%
Florida 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 19%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Big East Conference)
Basketball (Big East Conference)
Baseball (Big East Conference)
Track (Big East Conference)

University of Louisville Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 6,940 $ 17,734  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,759 21%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,991 81%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,052 45%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,928 31%  
Any Aid:
   95%  

University of Louisville Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 71% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 500, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 640
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 89%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 21
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Louisville

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miles c

Question: Pros and Cons of the University of Louisville?

I am thinking about go to the University of Louisville, I live in Texas. The reason I want to go to UL is because of their Sports Management program. Has anyone been to UL? Can anyone tell me what it is like there and the pros and cons? Thanks.
27 months ago
Pastry Jess
Pastr...

Best Answer

U of L is an awesome school. The classes are kind of big, so your chances of getting personalized attention in some classes is pretty slim, but the content of all of the classes I enrolled in was excellent. I've had great teachers, and even though our sports teams seem to be sucking, they might get better in the coming year or two. I've not talked to anyone who was in Sports Management, so I can't give you a lot of infromation on that. Only cons I can think of are that registration is horrible! Good luck.
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Question: University of Louisville?

Does UL offer a school or architecture?
33 months ago
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No, it does not. The closest thing to an Architecture degree offered at U of L is a Civil Engineering degree at it's Speed Scientific School. The closest school's that offer Architecture degrees are the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati.
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find_me316

Question: How to pay my college tuition? I am a skilled web developer but don't know how to get clients for work.?

Being an International student at University of Louisville, I need to earn $9k in a month else I am out of my courses. I tried all the assistantships but nothing fits me. Good side is I am an excellent web designer and developer, but I don't know how to get a high paying client. I tried calling few people(local businesses), bidding on freelancer site, coming up with business ideas, nothing seems to work for me. I desperately need a job that can pay my tuition. Thank you for going through this question.
38 months ago
ljwaks
ljwaks

Best Answer

$9K a month is very high pay for free lancers in any field. Unless you have an excellent resume, you will not be able to land the really high paying clients. They have their pick of the top people, and will always choose free-lancers who are well known to the people already working at the firm. So you may have to build up to that level by getting all of the smaller company jobs you can, and making yourself and your work known to everyone you know who is working for a major company or a start up with cash to burn. You can start at your university, as a large proportion of graduate students and junior faculty members are starting up small firms and need web exposure. The clients are right at hand, and word of mouth will work to increase your client base. Many of these individuals may also have contacts at major firms and can help you network. Finally, I would be prepared to do more than develop HTML. Start up people will also want to know how to get web exposure. If you can help with that as well as with designnig the site, you will be much more valuable to them.

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  • Modeled after the Roman Pantheon, Grawemeyer Hall features The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
    Modeled after the Roman Pantheon, Grawemeyer Hall features The Thinker by Auguste Rodin [source]
  • The Cardinal was chosen as the UofL mascot in 1911
    The Cardinal was chosen as the UofL mascot in 1911 [source]
  • The J.B. Speed School of Engineering on the Belknap Campus
    The J.B. Speed School of Engineering on the Belknap Campus [source]
  • The Belknap Research Building, completed in 2005
    The Belknap Research Building, completed in 2005 [source]
  • U of L Justice Administration Building
    U of L Justice Administration Building [source]
  • Logo of the University of Louisville
    Logo of the University of Louisville [source]
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