by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Spalding University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Spalding University stood at $29,200 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees added up to $400; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,800 |
| Fees | $400 |
| Total | $29,200 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Spalding University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Spalding University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Spalding University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Spalding University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Spalding University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $26,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $26,900 |
| One Year Ago | $27,450 |
| Most Recent Year | $28,800 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Spalding has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $30,636 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.97%, so cost a year out lands around $30,068.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $30,068 |
| In 2 Years | $30,961 |
| In 3 Years | $31,881 |
| In 4 Years | $32,828 |
| In 5 Years | $33,803 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $125,738.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Spalding University, visit the Spalding University Financial Aid page.
