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Spalding University

Spalding University

  • Private

Spalding University: international tuition 29,200 USD per year, one-year total cost 45,530 USD, acceptance rate 99.5%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 105.

Getting in. The school admits 99.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 440–513, Math 435–525, ACT 15–22. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 75+ or Duolingo 105+.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 45,530 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.

Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Spalding University?

International tuition is 29,200 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 45,530 USD.

What English scores does Spalding University require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 105.

What is the acceptance rate at Spalding University?

The acceptance rate is 99.5%.

Total cost / year
45,530 USD≈ ₫1.19B
tuition 29,200 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
99.5%
IELTSminimum
6
TOEFL75DET105
International students
1%
undergraduate
Programs
17 programs
Founded
1814
Students
1,418
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Louisville/Jefferson County area
4,807
0.4% of residents2,652 born in Vietnam

Contact

Address
901 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Total cost / year
45,530 USD≈ ₫1.19B
International tuition
29,200 USD≈ ₫761M
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 84% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition29,200 USD≈ ₫761M
Housing & meals9,710 USD≈ ₫253M
Other itemsi6,620 USD≈ ₫173M
Total cost per year45,530 USD≈ ₫1.19B

Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.

Scholarships at this school

Other3Need-based2Merit1
  • Catherine Spalding Spirit GrantIntl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page

    It requires financial need and a FAFSA; the page does not mention international students, so it is unclear.

  • MFA Alumni Endowed ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
  • Pell Promise GrantIntl eligibility unclearNeed-basedSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page only lists Kentucky residency and federal Pell eligibility as requirements; it never explicitly says international students are excluded, so no firm conclusion can be drawn.

    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: FAFSA by March 30 before the award year

  • Spalding merit awards (general)Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page

    The page only says merit awards exist for undergraduates and does not say whether international students are eligible.

  • The Eileen Spinelli Endowed Scholarship for Writing for ChildrenIntl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
  • The J. Terry Price Endowed ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
99.5%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
6
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800440–513
SATMath200800435–525
ACTcomposite13615–22

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 6
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 75
DETDuolingo10160≥ 105

Deadlines

ComparisonThis school has not posted this year's deadlines. Among United States schools in Duckling's data, Early Decision is usually around Nov 1, Regular Decision is usually around Jan 15. Check the school's site before applying.

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicAbout typical
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTAbout typical
Middle half: 70–7980% of schools: 61–80

Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board

Your score
AP2-D Art and Design3+3 cr
ART 109
AP3-D Art and Design3+3 cr
ART 119
APArt History3+3 cr
ARTH 999
APBiology3+4 cr
BIO 121 and BIO 123
APCalculus AB3+3 cr
MATH 253
APCalculus BC3+3 cr
MATH 254
APChemistry3+4 cr
CHEM 211 and CHEM 221
APComparative Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLS 223
APComputer Science A3+3 cr
CS 999
APComputer Science Principles3+3 cr
CS 999
APDrawing3+3 cr
ART 135
APEnglish Language and Composition3+3 cr
ENG 109
APEnglish Literature and Composition3+3 cr
LIT 999
APEnvironmental Science3+3 cr
BIO 359
APEuropean History3+3 cr
HIST 999
APFrench Language and Culture3+3 cr
FREN 999
APGerman Language and Culture3+3 cr
GERM 999
APHuman Geography3+3 cr
GEOG 221
APLatin3+3 cr
COM 999 or HUM 999
APMacroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 282
APMicroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 281
APMusic Theory5+3 cr
MUS 999
APPhysics 13+3 cr
PHSC 101
APPhysics 23+3 cr
PHYS 204
APPhysics C: Electricity and Magnetism3+4 cr
PHYS 312 and PHYS 322
APPhysics C: Mechanics3+4 cr
PHYS 311 and PHYS 321
APPsychology3+3 cr
PSY 103
APSpanish Language and Culture3+3 cr
SPAN 101
APSpanish Literature and Culture3+3 cr
SPAN 999
APStatistics3+3 cr
MATH 231
APUnited States Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLS 223
APUnited States History3+3 cr
HIST 221 or HIST 222
APWorld History: Modern3+3 cr
HIST 103 or HIST 104

33 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

17 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
49,438 USD≈ ₫1.29B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
42,870 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−4°C
Nights in January, days around 5°C
Warmest
31°C
Days in August, nights around 20°C
Days below 0°C a year
95 days
Snow
Dec → Feb
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Urban
Founded
1814
Students
1,418
Undergraduates
583
International students
1% undergrad

Where the school is

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State KentuckyLouisville, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
64%
Graduate within 6 years
51.7%

Housing

Residency requirement
First-years must live on campus

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data