by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,927 undergraduates in 2020, UofL is a very large, public university located in Louisville, Kentucky. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UofL offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UofL can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UofL Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at UofL. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UofL Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UofL does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UofL Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UofL for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UofL does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UofL offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UofL has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 15,927 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,598 (72.8%). Part-time attendance was 4,329 (27.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 11,598 | 4,329 | 15,927 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UofL receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UofL #466 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UofL by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UofL Diversity Guide.
UofL has a total of 640 student athletes, 313 men and 327 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Louisville Athletics