2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$24,822

Net Price

90%

Admitted

17%

Enrolled

42%

Graduation Rate

10/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Spalding University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,562. In 2021, there were 190 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #22 in Kentucky and ranks #1214 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

190

Total Enrollment

1,562

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for Spalding University

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#22

Kentucky Rank

Combining ranking factors for 25 schools that offer psychology degrees in Kentucky, Spalding University ranks #22.

#1214

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Spalding University ranks #1214.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Spalding University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
Clinical Psychology3326
Counseling and Applied Psychology3326
General Psychology28
Social Work1133
Total Graduates399952
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) – PsyD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 695 students applied to the Spalding University. The university admitted 90% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Kentucky universities is 4,733. On average, all Kentucky institutions admit 77% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Spalding University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 58%. Compared to all Kentucky four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for Spalding University is 42%, compared to 53% for all Kentucky universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 76%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare SU to Kentucky Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Spalding University to the average of all Kentucky four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

SU

695

Applicants

90%

Percent Admitted

17%

Percent Enrolled

58%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

42%

Graduation Rate

KY Colleges

4,733

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 95 or 58% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 68 or 42% part-time faculty members employed at Spalding University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 95 or 58%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

SU

10 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

58%

Percent Full-Time

42%

Percent Part-Time

58%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

KY Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

59%

Percent Full-Time

41%

Percent Part-Time

57%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Spalding University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $26,400, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,120.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,006 and the average cost for graduate fees is $100.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Spalding University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Spalding University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$8,266
On-Campus Living Expenses$7,114
Total Living Expenses$15,380
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$26,400
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,120
Total Undergraduate Expenses$42,900
In-State, Graduate Tuition$12,006
In-State, Graduate Fees$100
Total Graduate Expenses$12,106
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Spalding University is $24,822. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Spalding University to all Kentucky universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

SU

$42,900

Cost to Attend

$14,514

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$24,822

Net Price

KY Colleges

$38,297

Cost to Attend

$18,595

Average Financial Aid

99%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,031

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 129 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 710 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $14,514.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid710$14,514
Pell Grants353$4,857
Federal Student Loans556$7,527
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Spalding University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

SU

710

Grant or Scholarship Aid

44%

Grants or Scholarships

353

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

556

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

KY Colleges

4,180

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

1,550

Number of Pell Grants

20%

Pell Grants

2,014

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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