University of Louisville

We are the Cardinals

The University of Louisville creates thriving futures for our students, our community and our society by redefining student success, serving as a research and innovation powerhouse, and dynamically connecting with our community and beyond as a premier metropolitan university.

We’re dedicated to inclusion and increasing access to higher education so students from all walks of life can unleash their potential and make positive impacts wherever they go. We provide an education and student experience that prepares today’s students to be the leaders of tomorrow and help a better world take flight.

Redefining student success
• At UofL, we invest in the whole student to unleash your potential and prepare you for the careers, workplaces and complex challenges of tomorrow.

• Academics—UofL’s 12 schools and colleges and more than 200 academic degree programs give you the flexibility to explore multiple career options and determine the unique path that is right for you.

• Affordability—UofL is dedicated to helping students graduate without a heavy financial burden so they can transition into their careers with confidence. UofL students graduate with student loan debt that is among the lowest in the state and below the national average. Many graduate debt free.

Research and innovation powerhouse
• As one of the fastest-growing research universities in the nation, UofL recognizes the importance of preserving the knowledge of the past and creating new knowledge for the future.

• Active research faculty—make some of the best classroom teachers because they bring their direct experiences from their labs and studies into their regular teaching. Under their mentorship, you can join in the exploration of the past and the discoveries for the future—even as an undergraduate student.

• Making an impact—You don’t have to wait until you’re in graduate school to be a part of impactful research that can help improve lives. UofL offers undergraduate students the opportunity to make a difference through the Summer Research Opportunity Program.

Connecting with our community and beyond
• Student life—65% of first time freshmen live on campus. With the Student Recreation Center, Student Activities Center, sports stadiums, theaters and more, there’s always something to do with your fellow Cardinals.

• Student organizations—Cardinals have plenty of opportunities to get involved in campus life and connect with other students with more than 400 student organizations at UofL, covering a wide variety of interests.

• Partnerships—UofL’s connections to powerhouse companies and organizations give Cardinals unique opportunities to get a leg up in the workforce.