Spalding University

#9 in Kentucky

4-years Private College In Louisville, KY

Spalding University (referred to as Spalding) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Louisville, KY. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Spalding University is $27,850. The school has a total enrollment of 1,532 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Spalding University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$27,850 (2023)
Acceptance Rate97.64%
Student Population1,532
Test Scores980 (SAT) 19 (ACT)
Graduation Rate44%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Spalding University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1938 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Spalding University is $27,850 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Spalding University is $13,110 for academic year 2021-2022. Spalding University offers the alternative tuition plans. 85 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $13,490 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Spalding University is 97.64% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.78%. The average SAT score is 980 and the average ACT score is 19. Spalding University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,532 students are attending at Spalding University (767 undergraduate students). There are 94 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 53 part-time faculty working for Spalding University. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 217 (full-time) and 89 (part-time). The graduation rate at Spalding University is 44% and transfer-out rate is 42%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Spalding University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Spalding University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Spalding University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Spalding University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Spalding University Mission Statement
Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazereth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.