Spalding University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	334
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Spalding University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Spalding University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Spalding University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Spalding University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Spalding University is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Spalding University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,550

Cost of attendance at Spalding University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,550

Cost of attendance at Spalding University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Spalding University received on average $15,939 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,939

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	62	47%	$5,166	$320,316
Other Federal Grant	71	54%	$5,058	$359,126
State Grant/Scholarships	92	70%	$4,750	$436,989
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	123	93%	$10,245	$1,260,074
Total Grant & Scholarships	129	98%	$15,939	$2,056,189

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spalding University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Spalding University students is 42.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.1%.

42.5%

African American 40.0% 12 students
white 46.1% 59 students
Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Spalding University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Spalding University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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