University Profile: University of Louisville

Quick Facts • Founded - 1798 • Average student ACT score – 24.5 • Faculty with terminal degrees - 90% • Ratio of undergraduate students to full-time faculty -19:1 • Average class size - 29 • Male/female ratio - 48/52 • Minority students - 21% • Library - More than 2 million volumes • First-year students in campus housing - 63% • Alumni - More than 100,000 • Slogan - "It's Happening Here"

Located in the heart of Kentucky's largest city, the University of Louisville (UofL) gives students a unique advantage: an in-depth classroom education paired with relevant, hands-on experience with businesses and agencies in a thriving metropolitan community. UofL's emphasis on active, involved learning attracts and challenges students from Kentucky and beyond.

With an enrollment of more than 21,000, UofL's cultural diversity and varied academic programs prepare students for a global, knowledge-based society. UofL alumni are leaders in all aspects of the community and nation, including two current U.S. senators.

UofL's faculty are nationally known for excellence in advancing medical knowledge, teaching business entrepreneurs, music and other fields. More than 170 fields of study are offered through UofL's 11 schools and colleges including: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Music, Engineering, Social Work, Law, Public Health and Information Sciences, Nursing, Dentistry and Medicine.

Practical experience combined with coursework and a research focus equips students for meeting real needs and solving real problems. Many programs bring the nation's top authors, scientists and political leaders to interact with UofL students on a regular basis.

The university encourages first-year freshmen to live in learning communities on campus. Campus housing forms centers of activity that provide ample choices for out-of-classroom experiences at UofL. Nearly 250 recognized social, service and recreational student groups blend with campus programs in music, theater and arts. Plus, the UofL men's and women's Cardinal athletics teams compete in the Big East Conference and showcase the university to national audiences.

Students at UofL join a 200-year legacy of achievement. In forging the future, they join a university that is pursuing its challenge for excellence. Campus tours are encouraged for students and parents alike to experience UofL's historic, park-like setting and learn about academic offerings. Schedule a visit at: louisville.edu/admissions/visit/visit-high-school

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Fall Term: Feb. 15
• Spring Term: Nov. 1
• Sumer Term: March 1