University of Louisville Rankings and Quick Facts
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| Ranking - Times 200 (UK) | N/A |
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| University world Ranking - Jiaotong 500 (China) | 403 to 510 |
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| University world Ranking - Newsweek 100 (USA) | N/A |
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| America Rank (Jiaotong) | 165 to 197 |
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University of Louisville Facts |
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| Students (Undergraduates / PG/ Total) | 15,120 |
4,620 |
19,740 |
| Faculty / Staff | 2,125 / 3,960 |
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| Established | 1798 |
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| Number of foreign students (if known) | 1,075 |
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| Affiliations | Big East Conference |
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University of Louisville Information
The University of Louisville, popularly known as U of L, is a multi-campus, state-supported university in Louisville, the largest city of the state of Kentucky, USA. It is known for its outstanding research and for pioneering several medical procedures. It is also known for its athletic programs which has produced a numerous world-renowned athletes.
The University of Louisville became a public state university in 1970 but its origins can be traced back to the Jefferson Seminary, an institution of higher education that was founded in 1798. The Jefferson Seminary, however, suffered financial difficulties and was able to open only in 1813. It did not last long, closing in 1829. In 1833, two schools, the Louisville Collegiate Institute (LCI) and the Louisville Medical Institute (LMI), were chartered by the City Council. The former was renamed Louisville College in 1840 and was given Jefferson Seminary's estate in 1844. In 1846, the College, LMI and a newly-opened law school were combined by the State Legislature to form the University of Louisville. Several expansions during the early 1900s added new programs and new colleges. Since the university has become quite large, a call to make it a public university, meaning funded by the State, started during the 1960s. University of Louisville finally became a state-supported university in 1970.
At present, the University of Louisville offers over 4000 degrees given out by its 2 colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, Graduate School, J. B. Speed School of Engineering, Kent School of Social Work, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Music, School of Nursing and School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Under the schools and colleges are several departments which handle specific courses.
The University of Louisville has produced hundreds of thousands of graduates. Some notable alumni include former General Electric Company, Home Depot and Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli, US Senator Christopher Dodd, first safe intravenous fluid inventor Donald Baxter, Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch, Basketball Hall of Famer Wes Unseld, Kentucky Governor Louie Nunn and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Marsha Norman.
University of Louisville Address
The University of Louisville address is located at:
2301 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40208.