Students attend Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, 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 family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.
Spalding University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 42% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,641 students at Spalding University (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Spalding University attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Spalding University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice."
More complete details are provided below.
Spalding University
851 S Fourth St
Louisville, KY 40203-2188
General Phone: (502) 585-9911
http://www.spalding.edu
Spalding University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 84 | education, educational admin and supervision, middle school teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 72 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 59 | creative writing, liberal arts and humanities, English, sociology, library science, history |
| Family And Social Work | 50 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | clinical psychology, psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | religion |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Spalding University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 227 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 143 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 32 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 18 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Spalding University had a total enrollment of 1,641 students (1,291 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 70% |
| Part-Time | 30% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 91% |
| Indiana | 6% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Spalding University offers campus housing for 334 of its 1,291 (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 | 800 | 338 | 42% | 274 | 81% |
| Men | 214 | 85 | 40% | 64 | 75% |
| Women | 586 | 253 | 43% | 210 | 83% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,880 |
| Room and board | $ 3,882 |
| Room charge | $ 2,310 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,572 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,170 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $71,233 | 4 | $77,071 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $66,853 | 9 | $66,282 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $54,938 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $49,097 | 12 | $44,334 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $39,017 | 18 | $42,487 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $47,535 | 33 | $42,930 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 44 | 105 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 32 | 80 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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
Library Science/Librarianship
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spalding University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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