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Spalding University is located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1814 as Catherine Spalding College. It was named after the founder of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. In 1969, Nazareth College, which was founded in 1814, merged with Catherine Spalding College and was renamed Spalding College. It gained university status in 1984 and adopted its present name. Spalding offers an array of graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate programs through the following schools and college:
- Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
- College of Education
- School of Business
- School of Communication
- School of Liberal Studies
- School of Natural Science
- School of Nursing
- School of Professional Psychology
- School of Social Work
The athletic teams of Spalding University are known as the Golden Eagles. They participate in a number of sports such as volleyball, cross country, soccer, golf, baseball, basketball, and softball. They are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
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Campus Location851 S Fourth St
Louisville, KY 40203-2188
USA
Main Tel: (502) 585-9911
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Spalding University HighlightsWhere Spalding University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, therapy and counseling, and education and teaching.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 213 | 16 | | Bachelor | 183 | 22 | | Doctorale | 58 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 16 | 3 | | Associate | 9 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Spalding University was 1,695 in 2007 (1,342 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 37% are full-time and 63% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,950 | | Room | $ 2,100 | | Board | $ 2,460 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,620 | | Other | $ 1,596 |
Financial Aid: Spalding University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 21 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 34 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 5 |
Housing and MealsSpalding University provides on-campus housing for 334 of its 1,342 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Spalding University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 51% | | Women | 41% | | All | 44% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-401 | | Math | 393-468 | | Writing | 400-490 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (64 awarded) - Accounting
- Business/Commerce
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (123 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded) FINE ARTS (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (56 awarded) - Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) - Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA (9 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (65 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (42 awarded) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (20 awarded) - Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (3 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Natural Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (60 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
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