Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Online | spalding.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Spalding University is a private Catholic institution situated in downtown Louisville, Kentucky's largest city. Operating from a centralized urban campus spanning several blocks, the university occupies historic buildings including the 1871 Columbia Gymnasium and former residences converted to academic use. Originally founded as Nazareth College in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Spalding offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in nursing, social work, psychology, and education. The university maintains a health sciences focus, with its occupational therapy and nursing programs serving as core offerings, while operating on a unique six-week block schedule format that allows students to concentrate on fewer courses at once. Student housing is available in two residence halls within the downtown campus, where students have access to urban amenities and public transportation.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Spalding is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Spalding University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#797 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#508 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 853/1103 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Room and Board | $8,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,914 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,344 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 41% |
| Business | 24% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Human Services | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157757 IPEDS survey data for Spalding University.
Current students may use the Spalding University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025