We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Louisville compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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University of Louisville is not currently ranked nationwide for its physics program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
| Best Physics Schools | 147 |
| Best Value Physics Schools | 147 |
| College Major Best Value | 147 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 147 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Louisville conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,174 | $29,286 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
Learn more about University of Louisville tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 73% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Louisville are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Louisville were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Louisville are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Louisville.