Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,530. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $29,200 |
| Housing & meals | $8,480 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $7,914 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,164 |
| Total cost of attendance | $45,530 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Spalding University net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
Spalding University has the 27th-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Centre College | $20,781 | 81% | $66,240 |
| 21 | Union Commonwealth University | $21,311 | 32% | $42,002 |
| 22 | Asbury University | $21,401 | 65% | $42,368 |
| 23 | Bellarmine University | $21,499 | 64% | $62,069 |
| 24 | Thomas More University | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 |
| 25 | Transylvania University | $21,913 | 71% | $54,705 |
| 26 | Kentucky Christian University | $24,038 | 37% | $42,375 |
| 27 | Spalding University | $25,491 | 52% | $49,438 |
| 28 | Midway University | $29,579 | 41% | $44,246 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why Spalding University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding University | 99% | $25,491 | 52% | $49,438 | This school |
| Georgetown College | 91% | $14,095 | 49% | $52,074 | |
| Midway University | 95% | $29,579 | 41% | $44,246 | |
| Thomas More University | 90% | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 | |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | 100% | $18,434 | 14% | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Spalding University would cost you $11,396 more per year than Georgetown College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Spalding University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$13,640).
- Georgetown College gives aided families $22,752 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | Spalding University | Georgetown College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $29,200 | $42,840 | −$13,640 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,250 | −$150 |
| Housing & meals | $8,480 | $11,385 | −$2,905 |
| Personal & travel | $7,914 | $2,456 | +$5,458 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,164 | −$1,045 | −$119 |
| Sticker price | $45,530 | $56,886 | −$11,356 |
| Average grants | −$20,039 | −$42,791 | +$22,752 |
| You pay | $25,491 | $14,095 | +$11,396 |
“+” means Spalding University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Spalding University cost questions
How much is tuition at Spalding University?
Tuition and fees are $29,200 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Spalding University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $45,530 a year.
What do families actually pay at Spalding University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,491 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,509; $48–75k pay $24,378; $110k+ pay $29,278.
How much debt do Spalding University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and 4.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Spalding University overview