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The University of Louisville admitted 79.4% of applicants for the Class of 2028, reflecting a generally upward trend from a low of 65.7% for the Class of 2024. While Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, recent cycles demonstrate strong interest with 15,668 applications submitted for the Class of 2028.
University of Louisville Acceptance Rate: Class of 2028
Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2028, when University of Louisville admitted 12,442 of 15,668 applicants, an acceptance rate of 79.4%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.
University of Louisville Acceptance Rate by Year
Across the 7 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 72.9% (Class of 2022) to 79.4% (Class of 2028).[1]
| Class | Applied | Admitted | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 15,668 | 12,442 | 79.4% |
| 2027 | 14,821 | 11,937 | 80.5% |
| 2026 | 15,819 | 12,691 | 80.2% |
| 2025 | 15,517 | 11,541 | 74.4% |
| 2024 | 16,598 | 10,910 | 65.7% |
| 2023 | 14,447 | 10,076 | 69.7% |
| 2022 | 13,570 | 9,890 | 72.9% |
Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2028)
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]
- SAT (combined mid-50%): 1040–1270 (EBRW 530–640, Math 510–630)
- ACT composite (mid-50%): 19–27
The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.
University of Louisville Yield Rate
Of the 12,442 students admitted to the Class of 2028, 3,120 enrolled, a yield rate of 25.1%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.
| Class | Admitted | Enrolled | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 12,442 | 3,120 | 25.1% |
| 2027 | 11,937 | 3,117 | 26.1% |
| 2026 | 12,691 | 2,931 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 11,541 | 2,695 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 10,910 | 2,866 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 10,076 | 2,803 | 27.8% |
| 2022 | 9,890 | 2,932 | 29.6% |
What to Expect for the Class of 2030
Over the three most recent official classes (2026–2028) the acceptance rate at University of Louisville has sat between 79.4%–80.5%.
That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.
What This Means for Your Application
- Target the middle: Aim for an ACT composite score between 19 and 27 or an SAT score between 1040 and 1270 to remain competitive.
- Show math proficiency: The middle SAT math score spans from 510 to 630, so applicants should ensure their quantitative preparation is solid.
- Prepare for admission: The university admitted 12,442 students for the Class of 2028, providing ample opportunity for qualified applicants to earn acceptance.
- Weigh your choices: Only 25.1% of accepted students enrolled for the Class of 2028, indicating that admitted applicants often have multiple college choices.
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