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Spalding University

Spalding University is a small, private institution located in Louisville, ky. Founded in 1814, Spalding University offers undergraduate degrees in 49 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 635 undergraduates
cost $27,050 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Spalding University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.6%
SAT score average 1013
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.87
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Spalding University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business/Commerce, General
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Social Work
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $27,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,300
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,990
Cost of attendance* $43,540
Average financial aid package $11,500
Estimated cost $32,040 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,300
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,990
Cost of attendance* $43,540
Average financial aid package $11,500
Estimated cost $32,040 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Spalding University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 635, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

767

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
63%
African American %
21%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 901 S Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203-2188
phone 502-585-9911
address https://www.spalding.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Egan service learning program

Student occupational therapy association

Spalding university nursing students

Campus activities board

Best buddies

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Spalding University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Spalding University?

Spalding University is located in Louisville, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Spalding University? 

The acceptance rate for Spalding University is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Spalding University?

The average high school GPA for Spalding University students was 3.87.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Spalding University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Spalding University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $174,160.

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