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Spalding University
Louisville, KY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Open
- Average net price
- $24,262
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $55,738
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Spalding University is a private nonprofit college in Louisville, KY with 583 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 977 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,262 per year ($19,443 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,738 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 807
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 796
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–513
200800
SAT Math435–525
200800
ACT Composite15–22
136
What Spalding University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,951
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $30,450
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,443
- $30–48k$19,548
- $48–75k$22,065
- $75–110k$26,719
- $110k+$31,540
Get a personal estimate with Spalding University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $55,738
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 583
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White60%
- Hispanic8%
- Black24%
- Asian1%
Spalding University FAQ
What is Spalding University's acceptance rate?+
Spalding University admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Spalding University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–513 on SAT Reading and Writing and 435–525 on SAT Math; the average total is 977.
What ACT score do you need for Spalding University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–22.
Is Spalding University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Spalding University?+
In Fall 2023, 807 students applied to Spalding University and 796 were admitted; 117 enrolled.
Does Spalding University consider legacy status?+
No. Spalding University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Spalding University require an essay?+
Spalding University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Spalding University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,951 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,262.
What is Spalding University's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157757 · How we use this data
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