School Information

29.9
Total Enrollment 2,069
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Spalding University

http://www.spalding.edu
845 S. Third Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203-2188
(502) 585-9911

Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Spalding University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,532), and 77% receive loans ($8,476 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $3,000. Off campus it is around $10,290.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Spalding University is $22,380 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,176 people applied to Spalding University. Of the applicants, 46.0% were admitted (46.0% male & 47.0% female ) and 51.0% accepted (53.0% male and 51.0% female)

Of the 1,180 undergraduate students at Spalding University, 29.0% are part-time. And 34.0% of the 889 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     24.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     19.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     24.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline July 1st
Admissions Office Phone 502-585-7111
Admissions Office Email admissions@spalding.edu
Admissions Office Address # 845 South Third St. Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Admissions Website http://www.spalding.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.spalding.edu/applications
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Spalding University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 20
 
Spalding University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 39 20
Accounting 12
Business/Commerce, General 4 27 20
Communication, journalism, and related programs 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education 0 10 56 15
Curriculum and Instruction 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Education, General 0 0 1
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 15
Elementary Education and Teaching 6 8
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 8
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 12
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 3 26
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
English language and literature/letters 0 46
Creative Writing 46
English Language and Literature, General 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 0 78 54
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 57 25
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 21 29
History 0
History, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Library science 0
Library Science/Librarianship 0
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Natural Sciences 0
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology 21 14 16
Clinical Psychology 14 16
Psychology, General 21
Public administration and social service professions 6 15
Social Work 6 15
Social sciences 3
Social Sciences, General 3
Sociology 0
Theology and religious vocations 0 0 0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0 0 0
Visual and performing arts 0
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
 
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