PrivateUrbanSpalding University
Spalding
Louisville, Kentucky 40203-2188
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Spalding University is a private institution in Louisville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1014, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 597 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,438 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,264.
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Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •Nazareth Academy was founded in 1814 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and was located in Nelson County near Bardstown, Kentucky.
- •In 1829 the legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky granted the school a charter allowing the school to confer degrees.
- •In 1920, the Sisters opened "Nazareth College" in Louisville, Kentucky's first, four-year, Catholic college for women.
- •The former campus renamed as the "Nazareth Junior College" at the same time but was eventually folded into the main campus in Louisville in 1940.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1014
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Programs (49)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from KY state average + large city premium
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