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Spalding University
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  • 4 Year
  • LOUISVILLE, KY

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Spalding is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Kentucky. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 578 undergraduate students. The Spalding acceptance rate is 90%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Psychology. Graduating 42% of students, Spalding alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,400.

About

901 S FOURTH ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40203
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Spalding University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

SU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
930-1100
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$24,822 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$15,939 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 24 responses
72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 25 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 25 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    45%
  • On Campus
    30%
  • Online
    25%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
578 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
187
Undergrads Over 25
31%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
40%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 17 responses
  • Very friendly people. You can ask them anything.
    59%
  • Busy
    41%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
55%
Poll
63%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 36 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 23 responses
  • Flexible, helpful, and relaxed
    43%
  • Welcoming
    17%
  • Diverse,Learners,Community,Spirit,Service,Justice.
    13%
  • Fast, uninvolved
    9%
  • Small but expensive!
    9%
  • Amazing and close knit. Love it.
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 21 responses

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