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Spalding University

Private nonprofit Louisville, KY · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
54%
Graduation Rate
$49,438
Earnings (10yr)
$25,491
Net Price
99%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

With an acceptance rate of 99%, Spalding University in Louisville, KY, is a welcoming option for students seeking a supportive environment. This school is a good fit for those interested in health professions, business, psychology, education, and the arts. The small enrollment of 583 allows for a more personalized educational experience, which can be especially beneficial for students who thrive with individual attention and mentorship.

Looking at what happens after graduation, students can expect to earn around $49,438 within ten years of completing their degree. While the graduation rate is 54%, which suggests that not everyone finishes, those who do often find their way into careers that can sustain them financially. The affordability factor is significant here, as many students qualify for Pell Grants, which can help offset costs.

In terms of the financial bottom line, the net price after aid stands at about $25,491, with a median debt of $25,250 for graduates. This means that while the costs can be manageable, students should be aware of their borrowing. Those who tend to thrive at Spalding are likely those who seek a close-knit community and are passionate about their fields of study, ready to engage deeply with the resources available to them.

Rankings

How Spalding Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation54%Earnings 10yr$49KNet Price$25KRetention64%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate36%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$21K$0-30K$22K$30-48K$24K$48-75K$29K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,200
In-State Tuition
$29,200
Out-of-State
$25,491
Avg Net Price
$25,250
Median Debt
36%
Pell Grant Rate
59%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$20,509
Family Income $0–$30K
$22,475
Family Income $30K–$48K
$24,378
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,278
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,870
6 Years After Entry
$48,021
8 Years
$49,438
10 Years
0.51x
Debt-to-Earnings
69%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,870 6yr $48,021 8yr $49,438 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.38
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 99%
Retention Rate 64%
SAT Average 977
ACT Midpoint 20
SAT Range 875–1038
ACT Range 15–22
Full-Time Faculty 55%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,066
Diversity Index 0.57
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Health Professions 45%
Business & Marketing 16%
Psychology 12%
Education 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%
English & Literature 2%
Communications 2%
Criminal Justice 2%