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Spalding University
Spalding University
LOUISVILLE, KY . 4 Year 3.9
#806 in Best Colleges in America
901 S FOURTH ST LOUISVILLE, KY 40203

Overview

Spalding University is located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and is a historic private liberal arts and professional college with a focus on humanities education and community engagement. The university comprises academic units such as the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Science and Health Studies, and the College of Law and Social Work, offering programs in fields including art, literature, psychology, social work, education, business, and health sciences. Spalding emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, small class sizes, and the philosophy of “the classroom as community,” encouraging students to engage in service learning, social justice projects, and internship experiences. The university aims to cultivate leaders with critical thinking skills, practical abilities, and a sense of social responsibility. The campus atmosphere is open and inclusive, with close faculty-student relationships, making it an ideal choice for students seeking to blend academic pursuits with community action in a multicultural environment.

Rankings

  • 61

    #61 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 9

    #9 in Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 86

    #86 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

  • Best Catholic Colleges in America 61 of 160
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 86 of 774
  • Best Colleges for Art in America 137 of 736

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • ALocation
  • BDorms
  • A Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    137 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    36 Graduates
  • Psychology
    28 Graduates
  • Business
    24 Graduates
  • Studio Arts
    21 Graduates
  • Accounting
    18 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    11 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    6 Graduates
  • Communications
    5 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 90%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    930-1100
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,939
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    42%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    578 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    187
  • Undergrads Over 25
    31%
  • Pell Grant
    47%
  • Varsity Athletes
    40%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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