Spalding University is a private university in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It serves approximately 1,500 students through more than 50 associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral programs spanning liberal arts, business, education, health sciences, psychology, social work, writing, and other career-oriented disciplines. Programs are available on campus and online, and 99% of students receive financial aid.
Instruction runs in eight-week blocks, complemented by certificate, accelerated, and online options designed for students balancing study with work and other commitments. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1. The university reports a graduate placement rate of 97% and an alumni community of more than 15,000.
Beyond academics, Spalding fields NCAA Division III athletics, with more than 250 student athletes competing primarily in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The institution traces its culture to the traditions of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, with stated emphasis on academic excellence, social justice, peace, service, and personal growth.
