Spalding University

https://www.spalding.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $28,800
    4.92% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,999
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    99.4%
    727 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,553
    68.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    51.1%
    92 Graduates

    About

    Spalding University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Spalding University were Occupational Therapy (57 degrees awarded) and Clinical Psychology (35 degrees).

    In 2024, 558 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spalding University. 78.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (396 degrees), 4.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Spalding University is $28,800, which is $4,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Spalding University is $28,800, which is $4,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,999.

    In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Spalding University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $28,800
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spalding University was $28,800. The cost of tuition at Spalding University is $4,800 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,999
    2024 Value
    1.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Spalding University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,999. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Spalding University grew by 1.8%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,568
    Room and Board
    $1,100
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Spalding University was of $11,568 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.33% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    88%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    88% of undergraduate students at Spalding University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Spalding University received 727 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.91% annual growth. Out of those 727 applicants, 723 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,553 students enrolled at Spalding University in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Spalding University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    99.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    723
    Accepted Out of 727

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Spalding University was 99.4% (723 admissions from 727 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 98.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 9.91%, while admissions declined by 9.17%.

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    SAT Scores

    16%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    18
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    16% of enrolled first-time students at Spalding University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Spalding University had a total enrollment of 1,553 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Spalding University is 1,068 students and the part-time enrollment is 485. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Spalding University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Spalding University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.3% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 5.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Asian, 1.48% Two or More Races, 0.451% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0644% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Spalding University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Black or African American Female (15.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    68.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Spalding University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,553 students. The full-time enrollment at Spalding University is 1,068 and the part-time enrollment is 485. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Spalding University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    64%
    2024 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Spalding University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      906 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      292 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      84 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Spalding University is 58.3% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 5.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Asian, 1.48% Two or More Races, 0.451% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0644% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 184 students (11.8%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 320 more women than men received degrees from Spalding University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spalding University is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 4.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

    The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Spalding University is Occupational Therapy (57 degrees awarded), followed by Clinical Psychology (35 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (38 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), and Psychology (95 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 (1,705,373 people), Registered nurses (1,611,851 people), Secondary school teachers (568,742 people), Education administrators (358,311 people), and Other managers (332,338 people).

    The most specialized majors at Spalding University in 2024 are English (38 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), Psychology (95 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), and Health (159 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Spalding University are English (38 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), Psychology (95 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), and Health (159 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (3,473,857 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,955,352 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (653,236 people), Outpatient care centers (554,585 people), and Individual & family services (330,537 people).

    The most specialized majors at Spalding University are English (38 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), Psychology (95 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), and Health (159 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Spalding University.
    General Business
    Most Common (2024)
    1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Spalding University was General Business with 1 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    119
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    439
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Spalding University, which is 0.271 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (439).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Spalding University in General Business, which is 1.44 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Spalding University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 5.46 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    30%
    100% Completion Time
    45%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Spalding University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      396 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      95 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      38 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Spalding University is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 4.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

    1.97% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      366 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      344 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      337 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spalding University is white female (366 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (344 degrees).

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    Operations

    Spalding University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 800k (2.85%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Spalding University had a total salary expenditure of 37M. Spalding University employs 57 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Spalding University are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Assistant professor (24), and Female Associate professor (14).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spalding University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

    Endowment

    $28.1M
    2024 Endowment
    0.697%
    decline from 2023

    Spalding University has an endowment valued at about $28.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Spalding University declined 0.697% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $17.2M
    2024 Salaries
    4.8%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Spalding University paid a median of $17.2M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($37M) and a 4.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.81% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.33% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.99M
    Instructional Salaries
    99
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Spalding University paid a total of $7.99M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spalding University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

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