Spalding University is a private non-profit institution in Louisville, established in 1814. Spalding University is a private Catholic institution in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1814 with a 200-year heritage of educational excellence. Offering 50+ degree programs at associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, Spalding serves 1,553 students through on-campus and online formats, emphasizing academic rigor, personal mentorship, and community engagement.