The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University". It enrolls students from 118 of 120 Kentucky counties, all 50 U.S. states, and 116 countries around the world.
Competing at the highest level of collegiate athletics as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the University of Louisville fields 23 varsity sports teams known as the Louisville Cardinals. These teams boast a history of national success, earning numerous conference championships and national titles across various sports, including unique achievements like being the only NCAA team since 2000 with a BCS bowl win, Final Four appearances in men's and women's basketball, and a College World Series berth. The university provides top-tier facilities and strongly emphasizes the academic achievement and personal growth of its student-athletes, reflected in high graduation rates and robust career development support, alongside significant community engagement.
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