Spalding University

Non-profit

Private

Regional

Spalding University is a Roman Catholic university that is affiliated with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. In addition to in-person offerings at its urban campus in downtown Louisville, SU offers 12 online degrees -- evenly split between undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduates can pursue options that include an RN-to-BSN pathway, an associate in business administration, and a bachelor's in psychology. Graduate degree-seekers can earn a doctor of nursing practice, master's in business communication, or post-bachelor's certificate in accounting. SU offers six convenient start dates throughout the year, and its six-week block schedule makes it easy for students to progress quickly while taking just one or two courses at a time. Prospective students must submit official transcripts and complete an application. Additional prerequisites and admission requirements may apply depending on a student's program.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Considered (not required)
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

82%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

Doc

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Psychology

Security And Protective Services