University of Louisville
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 80.5%
Average High School GPA: 3.64 (unweighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1010–1220
ACT Range (middle 50%): 19–27
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 21,000 (approx.)
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $11,508 (2024–25)
Out-of-State Tuition: $28,146 (2024–25)28,146 (2024–25)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Louisville, Kentucky
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 43 °F (6 °C), low 28 °F (−2 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 87 °F (31 °C), low 70 °F (21 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 43 in (1,092 mm)
Nearest Airport: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) – approximately 3 miles (5 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @uofl
Swim team Instagram: @uoflswimming
Twitter: @UofL
Facebook: UniversityofLouisville
LinkedIn: University of Louisville
YouTube: UniversityofLouisville
TikTok: @uofl
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coastal Conference
Nickname: Cardinals
Mascot: Louie the Cardinal
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Ralph Wright Natatorium
Head Coach: Arthur Albiero
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #14
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #7
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#179 in National Universities (tie)
#97 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#125 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#252
#116
In Public Colleges
#170
In Research Universities
#60
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#394
America's Best Large Employers 2023
#277
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: B+
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A+
Professors: B+
Dorms: C+
Student Life: A
Value: B
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A
Location: A-
Campus Food: A
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #73 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #29 of 1,332
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