Louisville, KY
Spalding University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 19 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 99% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 851 | 675 | 139 | 79% |
| 2020 | 700 | 654 | 138 | 93% |
| 2021 | 695 | 624 | 104 | 90% |
| 2022 | 720 | 703 | 132 | 98% |
| 2023 | 807 | 796 | 117 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
506 of 514 women and 290 of 293 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Spalding University has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 796 of 807 applicants.
Less Selective. Spalding University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
807 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 117 enrolled.
No. Spalding University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 19 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 99% — it has become less selective.