First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: catalog.louisville.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Louisville course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Math 180 Elements of Calculus - QR (3 hrs) | |
| Calculus BC | 1 | No Credit Awarded | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 102 (3 hrs) S Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 201 (3 hrs) S Natural Sciences | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 (3 hrs) WC Written Communication | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 250 (3 hrs) AH Arts & Humanities | |
| Psychology | 3 | SOCS 200XGENSB (3 hrs) SB Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 109 (3 hrs) QR Quantitative Reasoning |
Show all 44 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Math 180 Elements of Calculus - QR (3 hrs) | |
| Calculus BC | 1 | No Credit Awarded | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 102 (3 hrs) S Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 201 (3 hrs) S Natural Sciences | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 (3 hrs) WC Written Communication | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 250 (3 hrs) AH Arts & Humanities | |
| Psychology | 3 | SOCS 200XGENSB (3 hrs) SB Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 109 (3 hrs) QR Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 100X or CSE 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 202 (3 hrs) SB Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 (3 hrs) SB Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 102 (3 hrs) SBHP2 Social and Behavioral…HIST 102 (3 hrs) SBHP2 Social and Behavioral Sciences with Global Perspectives | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 263 (4 hrs) B Natural Sciences with Lab | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 102 (3 hrs) SBHP2 Social and Behavioral…HIST 102 (3 hrs) SBHP2 Social and Behavioral Sciences with Global Perspectives | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 200 (3 hrs) SBP2 Social and Behavioral…GEOG 200 (3 hrs) SBP2 Social and Behavioral Sciences with Global Perspectives | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 122 (4 hrs) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CIS 100X OR CSE 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Art History | 3 | UNIV 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUH 100X (3 hrs) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | PAS 200 (3 hrs) SBHP1 Social and Behavioral…PAS 200 (3 hrs) SBHP1 Social and Behavioral Sciences with U.S. Perspectives | |
| Art And Design 2D | 3 | UNIV 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Art And Design 3D | 3 | UNIV 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Art Drawing | 3 | UNIV 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | FIN 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHNS 102 (3 hrs) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CIS 290 (3 hrs) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 121, 122 (8 hrs) | |
| French Lit | 3 | FREN 121, 122 (8 hrs) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 123 (4 hrs) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ML 102 (3 hrs) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 102 (3 hrs) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT102 (3 hrs) | |
| Networking Career Kickstart | 3 | CIS 100X (3 hrs) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | PHYS 222, 224 (4 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL…PHYS 222, 224 (4 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL Natural Sciences Lab | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 296, 299 (4 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL…PHYS 296, 299 (4 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL Natural Sciences Lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 295, 298 (5 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL…PHYS 295, 298 (5 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL Natural Sciences Lab | |
| Physics I: Algebra Based | 3 | PHYS 221, 223 (4 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL…PHYS 221, 223 (4 hrs) S Natural Sciences; SL Natural Sciences Lab | |
| Precalculus | 3 | Math 190 Precalculus - QR (4 hrs) | |
| Research | 3 | ENGL 102 (3 hrs) WC Written Communication | |
| Seminar | 3 | ENGL 101 (3 hrs) WC Written Communication | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 123 (4 hrs) | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 100X (3 hrs) | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 104, 105 (6 hrs) SBHP1 Social and Behavioral…HIST 104, 105 (6 hrs) SBHP1 Social and Behavioral Sciences with U.S. Perspectives |
Source: louisville.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 293 |
| Psychology | 205 |
| Business/Commerce | 134 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 131 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 130 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 128 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 106 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 102 |
Show the other 55 majors
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 95 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 90 |
| Computer Engineering | 81 |
| Accounting | 77 |
| Political Science and Government | 76 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 70 |
| Finance | 70 |
| Public Health | 69 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 54 |
| Social Work | 52 |
| Neuroscience | 42 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 34 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 33 |
| Music | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 32 |
| Civil Engineering | 31 |
| Sustainability Studies | 28 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 |
| Industrial Engineering | 27 |
| History | 25 |
| English Language and Literature | 25 |
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 21 |
| Geography | 19 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Music Teacher Education | 16 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 11 |
| General Studies | 9 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 6 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
14% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 12% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
1,394,234 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
461 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
13.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
43 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,058 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Spalding University2 mi
- Bellarmine University3 mi
- Mid-America College of Funeral Service7 mi
- Indiana University-Southeast9 mi
- Hanover College38 mi
- Kentucky State University49 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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