Spalding University is a coeducational university in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1814 in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
Spalding University is a diverse community of learners in Louisville, Kentucky, located at 901 South Fourth Street. It describes itself as the city's only downtown university. The university's mission is to meet the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.
Spalding University was founded in 1814 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. It began as the first Catholic school for women west of the Allegheny Mountains. Today it is a coeducational university that remains committed to its heritage of peace, inclusivity, and mission-driven impact.
Spalding offers more than 50 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on its Louisville campus and online. The university reports an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and a 97% graduate placement rate. It is ranked nationally for its non-traditional block schedule, according to the site.
Facilities listed by the university include Spalding Suites and Spalding Flats residence halls, a Dining Commons, a Campus Deli, an Eagle Care Clinic, a Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) center, and a meditation center on the library's lower level. More than 250 student athletes compete in the NCAA Division III St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for most sports. Students are encouraged to take part in volunteer work, community engagement, and service-learning.
Spalding lists several admission routes, including automatic admission for undergraduates, the Eagles Scholars Program, holistic review for undergraduates below automatic criteria, test-optional admission, and graduate program admission. The university reports that 99% of students receive financial aid.