When applying to Spalding University, it's important to note
the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Spalding University is $20. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due N/A. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 59 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
rolling
Priority application deadline
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Notification date
As processed
Deadline for accepting admission offers
No set date
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
-
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
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Early Action
Early action plan offered
No
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action decision sent by
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Application Fee
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
-
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
-
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Common Application accepted
No
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Room deposit refundable
Partially refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
March 30
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(502) 585-7111
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@spalding.edu
Admissions address
901 South Fourth Street Louisville, KY 40203
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
Less selective
Acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (out-of-state)
-
Female applicants (in-state)
-
Female applicants (out-of-state)
-
Male applicants (in-state)
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Male applicants (out-of-state)
-
Applicants accepted (in-state)
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Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Female applicants accepted
-
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
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Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Male applicants accepted
-
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
-
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
-
Female freshman enrollment
0
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
0
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
0
Male freshman enrollment
0
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
0
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
0
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
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Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
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Class standing breakdown
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Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
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High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
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Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
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SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
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SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
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SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
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SAT Math score breakdown
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
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Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
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Average ACT Composite score
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT Composite score breakdown
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT English score breakdown
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT Math score breakdown
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ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT Reading score breakdown
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ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT Science score breakdown
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International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
No
Conditional admission offered
No
Early decision or early action options available
-
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Advance deposit required
Yes
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
535
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
75
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female applicants accepted
-
Male applicants accepted
-
Female freshman enrollment
-
Male freshman enrollment
-
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
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Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
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Admissions website translated into languages other than English
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International Student Contact
International student contact
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
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SAT essay used in admissions
No college policy as of now
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
No college policy as of now
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
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High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Recommend
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
Portfolio required of art program applicants
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Very Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Not Considered
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit only
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
-
IB scores accepted (standard level)
-
IB scores accepted (higher level)
-
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
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Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
24
Minimum required high school GPA
2.5
Minimum required college GPA
2.5
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Required of some
Admission interview
Required of some
Standardized test scores
Required of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
-
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
62
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
125
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
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New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
-
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
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Guaranteed admission agreement URL
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Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
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Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
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Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
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Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
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Veteran transfer policy URL
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Veteran transfer policy description
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