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Spalding University

Louisville, KYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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99%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$25,491
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
583
Students
Small campus body
$42,870
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Spalding University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Louisville, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 583 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
583 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading440 - 513
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math435 - 525
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 22
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences45% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,551
Earnings 5yr: $108,696
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,833
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,744
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,983
Earnings 5yr: $73,154
Debt: $30,750
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,668
Earnings 5yr: $64,512
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,288
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,325
Earnings 5yr: $56,799
Debt: $31,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,178
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,096
Earnings 5yr: $76,716
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,761
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,675
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,014
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,326
Earnings 5yr: $53,149
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,460
Earnings 5yr: $41,998
Debt: $31,750
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,416
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,712
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$25,491
In-State Tuition$29,200
Out-of-State Tuition$29,200
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
43%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$42,870
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,438

Completion Signals

52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
64%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$50,726
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