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What's it like at University of Louisville?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Louisville. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Cloudy
176-199 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
41°
Average winter temp
77°
Average summer temp

Greek Life

University of Louisville has a moderate Greek life scene. 14% of men join fraternities. 10% of women join sororities. 11% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.

11%
Greek life participation
14%
Fraternity
10%
Sorority

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at University of Louisville:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Cloudy
It may get cloudy.
176-199 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

University of Louisville is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at University of Louisville.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Kentucky elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Kentucky's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns may be kept in a locked car in a parking lot.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with University of Louisville about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. University of Louisville is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at University of Louisville? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Black Male Initiative
  2. 2. Engage Lead Serve Board
  3. 3. Black Student Union
  4. 4. Society of Porter Scholars
  5. 5. Student Activities Board
  1. 1. Homecoming Events
  2. 2. Fryberger Sing
  3. 3. Welcome Weekend

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