Spalding University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Spalding University is a private research university in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling about 583 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 99.45% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,438 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,491 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 99.45% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 583 88.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 35.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 54.8%
- Average SAT Score: 977
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 916
- Applicants (IPEDS): 807
- Room & Board: $9,710 annual estimate
Spalding University: what the data shows
Common questions about Spalding University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Spalding University?
Spalding University is located in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40203-2188).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Spalding University public or private?
Spalding University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Spalding University cost?
Published tuition: $29,200.
Average net price after aid: $25,491.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,509 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,475 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,378 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,122 |
| $110,001+ | $29,278 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $116,800.
How hard is it to get into Spalding University?
Admission rate: 99.45%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 977 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Spalding University?
Total enrollment: 583 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 916 students.
Graduate enrollment: 835 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Spalding University?
150%-time completion rate: 51.67%.
First-year retention: 64.0%.
What do graduates of Spalding University earn?
Median earnings: $42,870 six years after entry; $49,438 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,250.
35.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Spalding University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Curriculum and Instruction (84 completions)
- Clinical Psychology (76 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (57 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (49 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (44 completions)
- Creative Writing (38 completions)
- Social Work (38 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (24 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (21 completions)
- Psychology, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Spalding University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 99.45%; completion rate 51.67%; median earnings $49,438 at 10 years; net price $25,491. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spalding University was $29,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,491
2024 Value
In 2024 Spalding University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,491.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,491 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$116,800 4-Year Tuition
$9,710 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$39,110 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$156,440 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Spalding University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Spalding University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Spalding University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,425 | $22,425 | $17,370 |
| 2014 | $22,950 | $22,950 | $19,050 |
| 2015 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $19,081 |
| 2016 | $24,388 | $24,388 | $21,436 |
| 2017 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $21,872 |
| 2018 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $23,596 |
| 2019 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,992 |
| 2020 | $25,975 | $25,975 | $21,976 |
| 2021 | $26,550 | $26,550 | $22,977 |
| 2022 | $27,300 | $27,300 | $25,590 |
| 2023 | $27,850 | $27,850 | $24,264 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99.45% Acceptance Rate
807 Total Applicants
796 Students Admitted
117 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.70% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 977
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Spalding University reported total enrollment of about 583 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.4%), Black or African American (23.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). About 35.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Spalding University in 2024 is 583 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 916 students. Graduate enrollment is about 835 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.67% 100% Completion Time
51.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.67% of students graduating from Spalding University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Curriculum and Instruction: 15% male / 85% female
- Clinical Psychology: 14% male / 86% female
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Spalding University.
Return on Investment
$25,250 Median Student Debt
$49,438 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
384.86% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Spalding University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Curriculum and Instruction: 84 completions
2. Clinical Psychology: 76 completions
3. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 57 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 49 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 44 completions
6. Creative Writing: 38 completions
7. Social Work: 38 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 24 completions
9. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Spalding University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Spalding University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Spalding University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 54.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,066
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,748
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Spalding University is a private non-profit institution located in Louisville, KY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Curriculum and Instruction, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy/Therapist. Enrollment is approximately 583 students. Student body composition includes White (60.4%), Black or African American (23.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). The admission rate is 99.45%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 977. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.67%. Approximately 35.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Louisville, KY 40203-2188
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Spalding University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spalding University located?
Spalding University is located in Louisville, KY.
What is Spalding University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Spalding University is 99.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 807 applicants and 796 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Spalding University cost?
Reported tuition is $29,200 and average net price is $25,491 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,710 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Spalding University?
Spalding University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 916 students, White (60.4%), Black or African American (23.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Spalding University?
About 35.0% of students at Spalding University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Spalding University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Spalding University reports midpoint SAT about 977 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Spalding University earn?
Median earnings are $42,870 six years after entry and $49,438 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Spalding University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Spalding University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,250.
Is Spalding University public or private?
Spalding University is a private nonprofit institution located in Louisville, KY.
Is Spalding University an HBCU?
No. Spalding University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Spalding University a tribal college?
No. Spalding University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Louisville, Kentucky city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.