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Spalding University is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The roots of the university can be traced back to 1814 when an Academy of Nazareth was established near Bardstown, in Kentucky. However, after several mergers and other events, it came to be known as the Spalding College. The institute was granted university status in 1984, and started operating as the Spalding University. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees through the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams of Spalding University are called the Golden Eagles. Both the men’s teams and the women’s teams participate in sports including basketball, golf, soccer, and cross country. The university offers financial aid to the students in the form of merit scholarships and loans.
Students attend Spalding University in Louisville, KY, a large city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Spalding University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Spalding University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Spalding University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 43% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 442. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,695 students at Spalding University (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Spalding University are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Spalding University values student athletics, and belongs to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Spalding University
845 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203-2188
General Phone: (502) 585-9911
http://www.spalding.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 109 | special ed, education, educational admin and supervision, middle school teaching, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, secondary school administration, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy and Counseling | 65 | clinical psychology, psychology |
| Business and Management | 50 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | creative writing, liberal arts and sciences, social services, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, library science, history, English |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 36 | occupational therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 35 | social work |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Science | 2 | natural sciences, biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | pastoral counseling, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Spalding University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 209 | 16 |
| Bachelor's degree | 180 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 40 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Spalding University had a total enrollment of 1,695 students (1,490 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Spalding University offers campus housing for 250 of its 1,490 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Louisville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 639 | 276 | 43% | 131 | 47% |
| Men | 233 | 117 | 50% | 60 | 51% |
| Women | 406 | 159 | 39% | 71 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 442 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 427 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,700 |
| Room and board | $ 4,560 |
| Room charge | $ 2,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,620 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,596 |
Financial Aid:
Spalding University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196000)
Spalding University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $80,498 | 4 | $84,577 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $64,750 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $75,871 | 10 | $71,831 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $66,133 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $58,896 | 12 | $54,007 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $48,441 | 24 | $48,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $57,645 | 38 | $50,801 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Track | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 13 | 22 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spalding University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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