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Spalding University

Spalding

Louisville, Kentucky 40203-2188

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Spalding University is a private institution in Louisville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1014, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 597 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,438 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,264.

Established
1814
Mascot
Ollie the Eagle
Type
Private
Division
Division III

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99%Acceptance
1014SAT Avg
597Students
11:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$49,438Earnings 10yr
$24,264Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1014

Reading & WritingMid: 515
428570
MathMid: 500
425533

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1622

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,850
Room & Board$8,480
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$43,474
Average Net Price$24,264
Median Debt at Graduation$25,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,467
$30–48K$18,835
$48–75K$23,416
$75–110K$25,555
$110K+$29,032

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
597
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 25%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.3%
Freshman Retention69.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,870
10 Years$49,438

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#25
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles

Volleyball willSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • Nazareth Academy was founded in 1814 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and was located in Nelson County near Bardstown, Kentucky.
  • In 1829 the legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky granted the school a charter allowing the school to confer degrees.
  • In 1920, the Sisters opened "Nazareth College" in Louisville, Kentucky's first, four-year, Catholic college for women.
  • The former campus renamed as the "Nazareth Junior College" at the same time but was eventually folded into the main campus in Louisville in 1940.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from KY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
108 mi(187 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
154 mi(267 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
190 mi(329 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati81 mi
IND Indianapolis106 mi
BNA Nashville155 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA824 mi · ~23h 48m drive
New York, NY649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Hartford, CT733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Providence, RI797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Albany, NY700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Rochester, NY545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Philadelphia, PA580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Newark, NJ641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Washington, DC473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Baltimore, MD498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Atlanta, GA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Charlotte, NC343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC428 mi · ~12h 22m drive
Miami, FL921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Orlando, FL716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Tampa, FL736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Nashville, TN154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
New Orleans, LA624 mi · ~18h 2m drive
Richmond, VA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Chicago, IL270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Detroit, MI317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Minneapolis, MN605 mi · ~17h 29m drive
St. Louis, MO242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Indianapolis, IN108 mi · ~3h 7m drive
Columbus, OH190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Cleveland, OH311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Milwaukee, WI350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Dallas, TX726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Houston, TX803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Austin, TX877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
San Antonio, TX950 mi · ~27h 27m drive
Los Angeles, CA1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA1983 mi · ~57h 17m drive
San Diego, CA1799 mi · ~51h 58m drive
Seattle, WA1939 mi · ~56h 1m drive
Portland, OR1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive
Denver, CO1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Honolulu, HI4371 mi · ~126h 16m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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