Spalding University

https://www.spalding.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,450

2.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,539

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

98.6%

807 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,555

69.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.3%

94 Graduates

About

Spalding University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Spalding University were Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), General Health Services (31 degrees), and General Business (22 degrees).

In 2023, 552 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spalding University. 77.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (377 degrees), 3.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Spalding University is $27,450, which is $−3,553 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spalding University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 558 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Spalding University is $27,450, which is $3,554 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,539.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Spalding University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Spalding University was $27,450. The cost of tuition at Spalding University is $−3,554 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Spalding University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,539

2023 Value

3.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Spalding University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,539. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Spalding University grew by 3.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Spalding University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,216

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Spalding University was of $10,216 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.14% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Spalding University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Spalding University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.18% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Spalding University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spalding University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 558 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Spalding University received 807 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.1% annual growth. Out of those 807 applicants, 796 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,555 students enrolled at Spalding University in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Spalding University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

796

Accepted Out of 807

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Spalding University was 98.6% (796 admissions from 807 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12.1%, while admissions grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Spalding University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Spalding University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Spalding University had a total enrollment of 1,555 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Spalding University is 1,079 students and the part-time enrollment is 476. This means that 69.4% of students enrolled at Spalding University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Spalding University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, and 0.322% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Spalding University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Black or African American Female (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.5%), followed by White Male (16.1%) and Black or African American Female (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spalding University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,555 students. The full-time enrollment at Spalding University is 1,079 and the part-time enrollment is 476. This means that 69.4% of students enrolled at Spalding University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Spalding University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Spalding University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Spalding University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Spalding University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
924 enrolled students
Black or African American
318 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Spalding University is 59.4% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 4.57% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, and 0.322% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 170 students (10.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 306 more women than men received degrees from Spalding University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spalding University is white (377 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Spalding University is Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (31 degrees) and General Business (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Spalding University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (30 degrees awarded), Education (161 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spalding University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,690,490 people), Registered nurses (1,567,469 people), Secondary school teachers (573,660 people), Education administrators (353,737 people), and Other managers (316,381 people).

The most specialized majors at Spalding University in 2023 are English (30 degrees awarded), Education (161 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (49 degrees), Psychology (81 degrees), and Health (156 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spalding University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Spalding University are English (30 degrees awarded), Education (161 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (49 degrees), Psychology (81 degrees), and Health (156 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spalding University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,404,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,819,439 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,152 people), Outpatient care centers (481,071 people), and Individual & family services (315,276 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Spalding University.

Most Common (2023)

Clinical Psychology
37 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
34 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Spalding University was Clinical Psychology with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Spalding University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

123

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

429

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Spalding University, which is 0.287 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (429).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Spalding University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Spalding University in General Business, which is 1.29 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Spalding University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 6 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Spalding University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Spalding University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
377 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Spalding University is white (377 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

3.08% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
292 degrees awarded
White Male
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spalding University is white female (292 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (85 degrees).

Operations

Spalding University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 512k (1.81%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Spalding University had a total salary expenditure of 37.1M. Spalding University employs 56 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at Spalding University are Female Assistant professor (34), Male Assistant professor (22), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spalding University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$28.3M

2023 Endowment

25%

growth from 2022

Spalding University has an endowment valued at about $28.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Spalding University grew 25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $406M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Spalding University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18M

2023 Salaries

4.81%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Spalding University paid a median of $18M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($37.1M) and a 4.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.33% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.26% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.42M

Instructional Salaries

101

Number of Employees

In 2023, Spalding University paid a total of $8.42M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Spalding University were Assistant professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spalding University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Spalding University was Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Spalding University.

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