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University of Louisville Men's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Louisville men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Atlantic Coast Conference from Louisville, Kentucky. Led by head coach Pat Kelsey, University of Louisville pairs a 79% acceptance rate with a 61% graduation rate and a $19,785 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic Coast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
26,325
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
79%
State
Kentucky
City
Louisville
Address
2301 S 3rd St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 45% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Pat Kelsey
Head Men's Basketball Coach
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Head Men's Basketball Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 43% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
61%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,571
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$53,899
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 51% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,940
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$29,286
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,576
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,785
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 95% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$22,792,373
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$2,841,394
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