Spalding University

Spalding University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Louisville, KY. Spalding University was founded in 1814 and now enrolls around 2,322 students a year, including 1,316 undergrads. Spalding University provides on-campus housing for up to 147 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Spalding University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Spalding University students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Spalding University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Spalding University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Spalding University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Spalding University on the Student Life page.

2021 Spalding University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8%
Tuition	$24,500

Is Spalding University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Spalding University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Spalding University Acceptance Rate 2017

It is moderately difficult to get into Spalding University. Spalding University admitted 51% of all applicants in 2017. Last year, 990 students applied to Spalding University and 500 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Spalding University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 47% of students who started at Spalding University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Spalding University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Spalding University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2017, the total market value of the school endowment was $16.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Spalding University spends about $6,692 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Spalding University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Spalding University meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Spalding University full-time are awarded $11,700 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Spalding University. Based on this information, how does Spalding University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Spalding University a good school for you?

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Where is Spalding University?

Spalding University is located in the urban setting of Louisville, KY.

If you want to see Spalding University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Louisville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Louisville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Spalding University and Louisville are like without leaving home.

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