- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 440–513 reading and writing, 435–525 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–22 composite
- Average net price: $25,539 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Spalding University reported: an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Spalding University reviews each application.
Spalding University GPA requirements
Spalding University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Spalding University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Spalding University acceptance rate
Spalding University admitted 723 of 727 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Spalding University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Louisville, Kentucky, with 718 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Spalding University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 480 | 513 |
| SAT Math | 435 | 485 | 525 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT English | 13 | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 977 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Spalding University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Spalding University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,539 a year at Spalding University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Spalding University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Spalding University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Spalding University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Spalding University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Spalding University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Spalding University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–513 in reading and writing and 435–525 in math; ACT composite 15–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Spalding University test optional?
Check Spalding University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Spalding University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 69% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at Spalding University?
Spalding University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 723 of 727 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Spalding University?
A lot: Spalding University requires high school GPA. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Spalding University look for?
Spalding University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the average net price at Spalding University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,539 a year at Spalding University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Spalding University consider legacy status?
No. Spalding University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Spalding University accept AP credit?
Yes. Spalding University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Spalding University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Spalding UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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