At a glance
Average net price
$25,491
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
51.7%
Admission rate
99%
Undergrad size
583
In-state tuition
$29,200
Out-of-state tuition
$29,200
Cost of attendance
$45,530
Median earnings (10y)
$49,438
Admissions
- SAT average
- 977
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 64.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
12 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (45%), social sciences (24%), business (16%).
- STEM2%
- Health45%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions44.5%~259 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.5%~96 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology11.6%~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.9%~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.4%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication2.4%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
30 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 122 | $56,254 | $30,750 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Graduate certificate | 83 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 81 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 59 | $29,181 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $27,675 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 54 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | $39,229 | $31,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 43 | $40,352 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 40 | $48,018 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $29,028 | $31,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 33 | $86,669 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 32 | $47,802 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 26 | $18,656 | $27,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 17 | $75,613 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 15 | $43,604 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 15 | $31,057 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Doctoral | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $31,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Graduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | — | $77,604 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | — | $58,656 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Spalding University
Spalding University is a small institution located in Louisville, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 583 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Spalding University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,491 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $29,200 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $45,530 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 51.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 64.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,438 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Spalding University confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (45% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Spalding University accepts 99% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 977. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Louisville, Kentucky (city), Spalding University draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Spalding University
Q.How much does Spalding University cost?
The average net price at Spalding University is $25,491 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $45,530.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Spalding University?
Spalding University has a 6-year graduation rate of 51.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Spalding University?
Spalding University admits 99% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Spalding University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Spalding University graduate earns $49,438 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Spalding University?
Published tuition is $29,200 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Spalding University located?
Spalding University is located in Louisville, Kentucky (ZIP 40203).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Spalding University at their official website.