Louisville, KY
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $44,216
Tuition (Out of State): $66,404
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 160
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1837
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://louisville.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 511
Average GPA: 3.63
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 30% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for U-of-L
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Why are you choosing to apply to the University of Louisville School of Medicine?
- 2. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Describe any challenges that have significantly impacted your academic productivity or extracurricular achievements.
- 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – What has been your most significant contribution to your community, through service or volunteerism? What was its impact on the community and on you?
- 4. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – Describe how your life experiences and personal attributes prepare you to provide excellent and equitable care to diverse patient populations.
- 5. Geographic Connection and Commitment – Which areas of medical practice are you interested in pursuing during residency? How do you see yourself practicing medicine after residency training, including location?
About the School
The University of Louisville School of Medicine, established in 1837 as the Louisville Medical Institute, is among the oldest medical schools in North America. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, it operates as a public institution within the University of Louisville system. The school has a rich history of medical innovations, including the first implantation of a fully self-contained artificial heart and the first successful hand transplant in the world.
Curriculum
The School of Medicine offers several dual degree programs, including MD/MS, MD/MA, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, and MD/PhD degrees. For the 2017 entering class, 162 students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program.
Facilities
The Health Sciences Center, established in the 1960s, encompasses over 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art research facilities, a standardized patient clinic, and one of the largest academic medical simulation centers in the United States. The campus is in close proximity to several hospitals, including University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and Norton Children's Hospital, providing students with diverse clinical rotation opportunities.
Demographics
The School of Medicine enrolls approximately 630 students. The general applicant pool has become increasingly competitive, with Kentucky residents selected for 120 of the approximately 155 seats in the program each year. Out-of-state seats are awarded to those with superior academic achievement, MCAT scores, research, community service, and/or ties to Kentucky.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of U-of-L:
Student Loan Burden: $361,982
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at U-of-L, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $361,982. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 4% Nationally
The cost of living at U-of-L is among the top 4% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: Abell Administration Center, Room 413, 323 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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