UofL Graduate Student Facts & Figures
Founded in 1798 as one of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, the University of Louisville (UofL) is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. One of only 84 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both.
Our Student Body
Our Cardinal Community is diverse—coming from all parts of the world and walks of life.
23,225
Total enrollment
16,397
Undergraduate students
5,968
Graduate students
85
Post-doctoral students
Student Classification (Fall 2023)
| Master's: | 3,115 |
| Specialist: | 40 |
| Post-Doctoral: | 85 |
| Doctor's Degree Professional Practice (Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Doctor of Social Work, Doctor of Nursing Practice): | 1,650 |
| Post-Baccalaureate-Degree seeking: | 215 |
| Post-Baccalaureate-Certificate: | 173 |
| Graduate-Non-degree seeking: | 62 |
Degrees Conferred 2022-23
| Doctoral Degree Professional Practice: | 415 |
|---|---|
| Post Master's Certificate | 8 |
| Doctoral Degree Research/Scholarship: | 159 |
| Master's: | 1,762 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: | 400 |
| Total:* | 2,744 |
*Does not include baccalaureate degrees.
Grant & Contract Awards (Fall 2023)
| Funding Sources | Number of Awards | Amount Received |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | 214 | $98,078,726 |
| Federal Flow-through | 213 | $37,530,280 |
| Industry | 50 | $6,968,050 |
| International | 3 | $74,720 |
| Local Government | 10 | $1,686,955 |
| Other | 3 | $651,397 |
| Private Nonprofit | 102 | $7,509,509 |
| State Government | 39 | $15,355,958 |
| Clinical Trials | 248 | $8,046,868 |
| Total | 882 | $175,902,463 |