University of Louisville

University of Louisville is a public four-year institution located in Louisville, KY. With a total enrollment of 26,254 students (IPEDS 2023), it is a major research university that holds a quality score of 57.5 out of 100. The university reports a completion rate of 61% and a retention rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers several applied and health-related programs. These include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, Engineering/Industrial Management at the bachelor's level, and Nursing Administration at the bachelor's level. This combination of nursing, healthcare management, and engineering management programs provides pathways for students seeking applied professional credentials alongside a traditional university experience.

Situated in the large city of Louisville, Kentucky's most populous metro area, the university gives students access to a robust job market in healthcare and engineering. The city's concentration of hospitals, manufacturing operations, and logistics firms creates strong employment opportunities for graduates in nursing and industrial management fields.