# Spalding University

Louisville, KY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/spalding-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 100% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 807 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 796 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 440–513 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 435–525 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–22 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $45,951 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,262 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,443 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $19,548 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $22,065 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,719 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $31,540 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 583 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 45% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $55,738 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 (FY2024) |

## What Spalding University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Not considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 157757. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology