Spalding University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Spalding University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,535 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1814 and is one of the 14 schools and colleges located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Spalding University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Spalding University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
40
Spalding University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Psychology, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Spalding University is fair at 71% (close to Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Spalding University is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Spalding University is good -- 9:1. Learn more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high - about $26,900 a year. The additional fees at Spalding University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $200; this makes it a total of $27,100 a year.

Read the details about Spalding University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 720 applications were submitted and 703 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

Spalding University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Spalding University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Spalding University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Spalding University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Spalding University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,800 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Spalding University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Spalding University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Spalding University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Spalding University
901 S Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky
40203-2188, USA
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