Spalding University

Spalding University Overview

Spalding University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Louisville, KY. Spalding University was founded in 1814 and enrolls 855 undergrads and no graduate students. Spalding University provides on-campus housing for up to 147 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

Student Involvement at Spalding University

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Spalding University does not have any greek life opportunties.

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2022 Spalding University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8%
Tuition	$26,900
Percent of Need Met	75%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$11,700

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Is Spalding University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what Spalding University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Spalding University

Spalding University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 51% of applicants get into Spalding University each year. Last year, 990 students applied to Spalding University and 500 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Spalding University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

47% of Spalding University undergrads graduate 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 rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Spalding University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 2022, the total market value of Spalding University's endowment was $16.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,692 for each full-time student enrolled.

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 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Spalding University.

Based on this information, how does Spalding University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! 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, less than an hour from Louisville.

If you are interested in seeing Spalding University for yourself, be sure to 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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