University of Louisville
Non-profit
Private
Regional
The University of Louisville is a public research university located in the state's largest metropolitan area. More than 22,000 students attend UofL each year, pursuing certificates and degrees at three campuses. The school also serves as one of the best online colleges in Kentucky. UofL's extensive online learning catalog offers teacher endorsements (for teaching additional subjects), certificates, and bachelor's and master's degrees. More than 40 programs are available in 25 diverse interest areas, including communication, data science, healthcare, humanities, and project management. One notable degree option is a competency-based bachelor's degree in healthcare leadership. Designed specifically for healthcare professionals who lack credentials for advanced pay or promotions, this program allows students to apply up to 48 tuition-free credits to their degree plan based on prior learning experiences. Admission requirements vary according to student status and program. As a military-friendly institution, UofL offers a discounted tuition rate to active-duty servicemembers.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Considered (not required)
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
4
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
5
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
6
Education
7
English Language And Literature/Letters
8
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
9
Health Professions And Related Programs
10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
11
Mathematics And Statistics
12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
13
Natural Resources And Conservation
14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
15
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
16
Psychology
17
Security And Protective Services
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