University of Louisville
The University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky is a public institution founded in 1798. It is the first public university owned by a city in the US and one of the first west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is heavily invested in medical research, becoming the first to successfully complete a self-contained artificial heart transplant surgery and a successful hand transplantation. U of L also manages a university hospital. The university is also known for its athletics programs. The university’s men’s basketball team has appeared in the Final Four of the NCAA Division I Championship three times since 2005.
The University of Louisville School of Nursing provides several different nursing programs, including traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, BSN to PhD, and PhD programs. All programs are currently accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN is a four-year program for incoming freshmen. Students practice their nursing skills at the Patient Simulation and Standardized Patient Centers. Clinical experience is offered through the university’s hospital and local facilities. The RN to BSN program is offered entirely online, giving registered nurses with an associate degree a convenient way to earn their BSN. It is a flexible 8-week course with no campus visits required.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students21,402 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 191 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 59 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 2 |
Compare Schools
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Indiana University-Southeast
9 miles away |
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Kentucky State University
49 miles away |
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Vincennes University - Jasper Center
63 miles away |
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Bluegrass Community & Technical College - Danville Campus
66 miles away |
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University of Kentucky
69 miles away |
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Maysville Community & Technical College - Licking Valley
81 miles away |
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Eastern Kentucky University
86 miles away |
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Northern Kentucky University
90 miles away |
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
92 miles away |
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Western Kentucky University
93 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Wayne State University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Stony Brook University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University at Buffalo
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1070 to 1290 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $462/credit | |
| In State Students | $462/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,088/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $681/credit | |
| In State Students | $681/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,417/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,790 | $20,790 | $48,960 |
| ADN | 70 | $32,340 | $32,340 | $76,160 |
| BSN | 125 | $57,750 | $57,750 | $136,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $34,050 | $34,050 | $70,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of University of Louisville's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,279 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $384 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $2,501 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $9,243 |
| Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,286 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $12,796 |
$17,008
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,996 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,545 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,067 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,476 |
| Over $110,000$20,819 |
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Student Population
15,546
Undergrads
5,856
Graduates
11,090
Women
10,312
Men
75%
Full-time
25%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
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Black/African American |
11% |
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Two or more races |
5% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
