A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Spalding are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 147% more female students than male students enrolled at Spalding University with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Spalding has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
441
|
| Women |
1,091
|
Spalding serves a low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 32.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157757 IPEDS survey data for Spalding University.