University of Louisville Top Questions

What is your overall opinion of this school?

Marissa

I enjoy this school because it is close to my family.

Malik

Hi I am Malik Dorsey, I have attended the University of Louisville for one year at the end of April, thus far I have had a year of a lifetime. I have experienced I believe to be the best year of my educational career. I have enjoyed my classes, and the experiences that I have had. I am majoring in music for now, but I have experienced an array of other classes to maybe give me other opportunities to maybe venture into other areas, or even explore other careers that I may be interested in. They have so much to offer here. If anyone decides to come and visit, I believe you will be amazed at the opportunities that are here.

C

My opinion? Not that great of a university considering how expensive tuition is. If you want a Kentucky public university, you'll get considerably more bang for your buck at Murray State, which in my objective opinion is the only academically strong public university at the state. Now, if you want to go into engineering, medicine, or entrepreneurship, Louisville is the best in the state.

Abigail

I love the University of Louisville. The people here are great, and it was easy to assimilate myself into the community. It easily felt like home. I love how many different organizations there are to be a part of. There's traditional activities like athletics and Greek, but also many different groups like religious, language, and literature groups.

Janna

The University of Louisville is a great college to attend. Before going to UofL, I had many offers from other colleges, but something unique made me choose Louisville. Here, it is simple to get involved and get advice. I feel like I am close to many faculty members and academic advisers. There is also never a shortage of things to do. Located in Louisville, Ky, UofL lets you experience so many different cultures. It's really amazing to see all that the city has to offer. Also, UofL is a big college, but the campus size makes it feel just right!

Heather

I absolutely love the University of Louisville. I have taken very interesting classes with teachers who really care. I have met with professors several times outside of class and they are always willing to help, whether it be with coursework or something else. I also thought college classes would be intimidating, but when I came to UofL, I had professors that were welcoming and inviting. Also, there is something here for everyone, so it is really easy to get involved and find your niche. Outside of school, I love the area. Louisville is artsy and there is so much to do around campus! There are all kinds of local shops and restaurants exclusive to the area.

Kassandra

My absolute favorite thing about Louisville is that it is a big school with a small student feel. Because it is a commuter campus, the people that do live on campus are people that you see regularly. The 5,000 or so freshmen/newcomers that live on campus are actually just a fraction of the overall population of the school. I love not feeling lost amongst the crowd. Louisville is definitely a college town, and definitely a sports' minded town, although there are PLENTY of other hobbies/activities/etc. I was an athlete here on campus (just finished my senior year), but I also enjoy going to plays and museums near and/or on campus. Most of my time ON campus is spent in the Student Activities Center (or the SAC), or the library. I have not had any qualms with school faculty or administration. My experience is that if you are up front and honest, people tend to respect any problems or issues you may have (trust me, this tends to be applicable in ALL aspects of life, not just at Louisville). And as with any college, the biggest concern I have had is theft. Even though I have not heard of it too often, I do know that if people fail to lock their doors or protect their belongings there is always someone willing to cross the line for a few extra bucks. When I decided to finish my schooling at the University of Louisville, I expected people to live and die by the whole "bleed red" slogan. However, I have learned a very odd lesson in the midst of it. If you go to Louisville but are a UK fan, you tend to me "more acceptable." If situations are reversed, and you are a Louisville fan on the UK campus, be prepared for merciless harrassment. Personally, I support anything Louisville and am not at all ashamed of it.

Keenan

Emily

University of Louisville is fantastic. It's challenging, insightful, diverse, and prepares you for the workforce. The only thing I would change would be the class size of the general education classes, but having so many people on campus really gives you a chance to experience college life, especially with the amount of campus activities, protests, and on campus living there is. Louisville itself is a great college town, with many independent stores to mark it as a unique city onto itself. LGBT lifestyles are extremely accepted on campus, and commuters are welcomed. There is a huge amount of school pride, especially when it comes to University of Louisville versus University of Kentucky. Everyone wears the red and black when it's game day.

Tajah

The best thing about UofL is that there is always something to do! There a hundreds of clubs and student organizations, there are tons of free events, and if you look hard enough you can find free food almost everyday! The one thing I change about UofL, It would have to be the amount of interaction between students. Because it is such a large school in a big city, the school has a lot of commuters, people who have lived in Louisville their whole lives. So it's hard for people to branch out when they still live close to all there friends from high school. I spend most of my time in the library either studying, searching for things online, or eating in the library's Heine Brothers.Louisville isn't a college town, there are so many things Louisville has to offer other than the university! I will say one thing, it'll be hard to go anywhere in Louisville and not see UofL shirts on people and stickers on cars. I would say the only real downside about Uofl is safety. But if you stay smart and use basic things your parents tell you when you're litte (like don't walk around late at night alone) you'll be fine.

Jessica

I like being at U of L, but I would probably consider other options if they weren't double the price. The classes are not always conducive to working students once you are farther along in your degree. The school meal plan is a terrible idea for students who don't live on campus, which most students do not. This is a research school, therefore, you are required to write more papers than the average school would require of you. On a positive note, there are always plenty of school activities for you to participate in and meet new people.

Taylor

The University of Louisville is an excellent school with a large variety of programs and colleges so that everyone can find their place. For example, we have one of the best engineering schools in the nation, excellent nursing, dentistry, and medical programs, and of course education, arts & sciences, and much more. The school is very diverse and has a lot of willing participants to help make the environment friendly and welcoming. In Kentucky, one of the most famous colleges is the University of Kentucky, but it seems that this is only because of their basketball team. However, UofL is quickly catching up and overpowering all other schools in Kentucky in nearly every aspect. We are a school with several Rhodes scholars, Fulbright scholars, and many more prestigious awards. As well, our University gives out the Grawemeyer awards which are five annual prizes given in the fields of music, political science, psychology, education and religion. Overall, the University of Louisville excels in academia, student involvement, and school pride above any other school in Kentucky, in my opinion and I am sure in the minds of many others. If torn between any college and this university, it would be wise to choose UofL!

Corey

There is no other school that I'd rather graduate from. I love the environment, I love that I can live off campus, but not far enough to make it not worth the drive each day. I love that it is a beautiful campus in an urban setting, and I love that it is consistently getting better every year. The business, engineering, and medical/nursing schools here are some of the best in the country. The medical and nanotechnology research done here makes history (the first artificial heart was implanted this year by a doctor here at UofL, for example). It is one of the best college sports towns around (athletes, we have some of the best facilities in the country), if you're into sports. The only thing that I would change would be the amount of pride shown here. We've got a few homebodies that only came to UofL because it was close to home, so there are a lot more University of Kentucky (rival) fans than I'd like sometimes, but everyone is free to wear whatever they want so it's not a huge deal around here. The student government is really active here, it makes us feel like they care about us and about future students, and that's important! The size is just right. It's a commuter school mostly, so the students that live on campus are pretty tight-knit in many cases, but there are a lot of us living close to campus too, with plenty to do nearby. It's a college in an urban area, so there's a lot more to do here than just stuff for college students! I love UofL, and I love being a Cardinal. Go Cards!