Spalding University
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$26,400
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About Spalding University
Spalding University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Louisville, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 765, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,400.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1100
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
57%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
69%
Black
16%
Hispanic
6%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
75%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
883
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 27% online
Graduate Certificate 8% online
Master's 4% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $26,400 | $26,400 |
Graduate | $12,006 | $12,006 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,120 |
On-campus room and board | $8,266 |
On-campus other expenses | $7,114 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,632 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $9,908 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $9,908 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $42,900 | $42,900 |
Off-campus without family | $49,060 | $49,060 |
Off-campus with family | $37,428 | $37,428 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
54%
State Grant Aid
70%
Institution Grant Aid
93%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
3Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
4English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
7Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
8Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
9Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
10Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
11Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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