More selective than 4% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 74% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Spalding University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Spalding University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Spalding University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 513 |
| SAT math | 435 | 525 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 875 | 1038 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Spalding University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 440–513 | 435–525 | 15–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 428–570 | 425–533 | 16–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Spalding University compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Spalding University has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Thomas More University | 90% | 41% | $21,835 |
| 19 | Georgetown College | 91% | 49% | $14,095 |
| 20 | University of Kentucky | 93% | 71% | $18,851 |
| 21 | Western Kentucky University | 94% | 56% | $10,990 |
| 22 | Midway University | 95% | 41% | $29,579 |
| 23 | Kentucky State University | 96% | 32% | $8,040 |
| 24 | University of the Cumberlands | 99% | 50% | $14,107 |
| 25 | Spalding University | 99% | 52% | $25,491 |
| 26 | Simmons College of Kentucky | 100% | 14% | $18,434 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Spalding University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Spalding University admissions questions
What is the Spalding University acceptance rate?
Spalding University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 796 of 807 applicants were admitted.
Does Spalding University require the SAT or ACT?
Spalding University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 74% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Spalding University?
The middle 50% of Spalding University enrolled first-year students scored 875–1038 on the SAT and 15–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Spalding University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (117 of 796).
Is Spalding University getting harder to get into?
Spalding University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Spalding University overview