University of Louisville School of Medicine
#17 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1837, University of Louisville School of Medicine is a Public school located in Louisville, KY.
University of Louisville School of Medicine is ranked 17th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Louisville School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 508 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 3.82 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Louisville School of Medicine is $74,769 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 3.16% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 698 medical school students have enrolled to University of Louisville School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Louisville School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Louisville School of Medicine is $49,461 for Kentucky residents and $74,769 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 0.60% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Louisville School of Medicine's tuition is 14.89% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 2.1% lower than average tuition of Kentucky medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Louisville is $13,136 for Kentucky residents and $29,482 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $15,128 for Kentucky residents and $30,546 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $19,598 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $8,812.
| Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $49,461 | $74,769 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Kentucky Public Medical School Average | $46,118 | $76,408 |
| Living Costs | $19,598 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $8,812 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,344 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $13,136 | $29,482 |
| Graduate Program | $15,128 | $30,546 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 508. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Louisville School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.82 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Louisville School of Medicine | 508 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Kentucky Medical Schools | 508 |
| GPA - University of Louisville School of Medicine | 3.82 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Kentucky Medical Schools | 3.81 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 3.16% where 5,317 applicants have applied to and 168 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Louisville School of Medicine is average compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,317 | 479 (9.0%) |
4,838 (91.0%) |
2,510 (47.2%) |
2,791 (52.5%) |
| Enrolled | 168 | 126 (75.0%) |
42 (25.0%) |
72 (42.9%) |
96 (57.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.16% | 26.33% | 0.87% | 2.87% | 3.44% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Kentucky Medical Schools | 3.38% | 27.06% | 0.92% | 3.20% | 3.57% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 168 first-time students have enrolled in University of Louisville School of Medicine.By residency, 75.0% of new students is Kentucky residents and 25.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 57.1% of enrolled students is women and 42.9% is men students.
A total of 698 students have enrolled to University of Louisville School of Medicine. By gender, there are 297 male and 399 female students at University of Louisville School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 698 |
| Men Students | 297 |
| Women Students | 399 |
| First-time Students | 168 |