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Spalding University
Admission at Spalding University is close to open (99.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $49,438 median earnings below before the application.
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Spalding University sits in Louisville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $77,983 four years out. 35.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 583 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 853 and 1103 — below the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Spalding University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Spalding University received 807 applications and admitted 796 (98.6%), with 117 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 853–1103 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Spalding University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 428 | 505 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 425 | 480 | 533 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Spalding University compares
| Spalding University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.5% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,200 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,438 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Spalding University: $49,438 median at year ten, versus $45,036 across Kentucky institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $29,200 regardless of where you're from. At Spalding University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 583 — Spalding University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
51.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Spalding University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Spalding University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,983 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,288 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $63,325 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $59,761 |
| Psychology, General | $41,460 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,416 |
Median earnings for these 6 Spalding University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,438 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional Spalding University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Spalding University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 853–1103 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 99.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Spalding University's acceptance rate?
98.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 796 admitted from 807 applicants.
How much does Spalding University cost?
At Spalding University, published tuition is $29,200 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Spalding University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Spalding University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,438 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Thomas More University — 90.3% admitted
- Transylvania University — 86.6% admitted
- Western Kentucky University — 93.9% admitted
- Murray State University — 85.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.