Spalding University

Research the degree and certificate programs offered at Spalding University in Louisville, KY. Learn about its academics, and get admission and financial aid info to decide if this is the right school for you.

About Spalding University

Spalding University is a private liberal arts school located in Louisville, Kentucky. The university traces its roots to an academy founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1814. Today, it offers an adult learning program that's the first of its kind in Kentucky. The university also features several master's degrees that are unique to the state, including programs in business communication and applied behavior analysis.

Academics

Spalding University offers students 14 undergraduate and 11 graduate degree programs in areas ranging from paramedical medicine and nursing to social science, business and psychology. Many of these fields of study are available in the Adult Accelerated Program (AAP), which is open to students over the age of 22. Other school features include a library with a media center, art gallery and rare books room. It also houses the university's math and writing labs.

Students pursuing one of the university's traditional undergraduate degrees can begin their studies in one of three academic terms. AAP and graduate students can earn their degrees during evening and weekend sessions.

Admissions

Students seeking admission to Spalding University as undergraduates must submit a completed application along with official high school transcripts or GED scores. ACT or SAT score reports are also required. Students who would like receive course credit for their qualifying IB (International Baccalaureate) or AP (Advanced Placement) exam scores should submit them along with their admissions application. Students can also earn up to 30 credit hours through DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Test) or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams, which are applied to students' records as transfer credit.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Traditional daytime undergraduate courses cost $685 per credit hour during the 2012-2013 academic year. Students enrolled in undergraduate allied health courses were charged a slightly higher tuition of $745, while accelerated adult courses offered on the evenings and weekends cost $390 per credit hour.

Spalding University awards financial aid totaling over $4 million per year. Its endowed scholarship fund is available to all students. Those wishing to receive this award during the 2012-2013 school year must fill out an application by March 9th. In-state residents can also apply for state-funded aid in the form of the Kentucky Tuition Grant and the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship. Students not wishing to pay their balance in full can set up a payment plan with the student accounts office.

SPALDING UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS
School Type	4-year, private not-for-profit*
Degrees Offered	Associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees; undergraduate and graduate certificates*
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic*
Academic Calendar	Three terms consisting of seven 6-week sessions**
School Setting	Large city*
Student Body	1,371 undergraduate and 1,061 graduate students in Fall 2011*
Student Housing	Dormitory and suite housing available on campus**
ACADEMICS
Schools and Programs	Three colleges offering 25 degree programs**
Student-Faculty Ratio	11 to 1*
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In 2011: Bachelor's: Registered Nursing (58) Master's: Occupational Therapy Doctorates: Educational Administration (19)*
Undergraduate Graduation Rates	27% within four years, 42% within six years*
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	43% in Fall 2011*
First-Year Retention Rates	73% of full-time students and 17% of part-time students from Fall 2010 to Fall 2011*
Middle 50% ACT Scores of Admitted Students	16-21 composite scores in Fall 2011*
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition	$19,350 for the 2011-2012 academic year*
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percentage of Students Receiving It)	In 2010-2011: Federal grants (62%), state and local government grants or scholarships (83%), institutional grants or scholarships (89%), federal student loans (84%)*
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	98% in 2010-2011*

Sources: *College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics, **Spalding University.

School Contact Information

Address: 845 South Third St, Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: (502) 585-7111 or (800) 896-8941
Website: www.spalding.edu