by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Louisville, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville came in at $13,136 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $29,482. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $196 in-state and $196 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,940 | $29,286 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Total | $13,136 | $29,482 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would University of Louisville charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Louisville tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In KY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Louisville comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the University of Louisville Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Louisville has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,174 | $28,520 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,324 | $28,670 |
| One Year Ago | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,940 | $29,286 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UofL has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 1.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $29,795 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.02%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $13,401. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.88%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $29,741.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,401 | $29,741 |
| In 2 Years | $13,672 | $30,003 |
| In 3 Years | $13,948 | $30,267 |
| In 4 Years | $14,230 | $30,533 |
| In 5 Years | $14,518 | $30,802 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $120,544, or close to $55,251 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at University of Louisville, check out the University of Louisville Financial Aid page.
