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Interested in attending Spalding University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Spalding University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

51
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Spalding University?

51%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Spalding accepted 51% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 990 people applied and 500 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
355 / 712 (50%)
Men
145 / 278 (52%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Spalding University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

26%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at Spalding University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Spalding University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Spalding considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Spalding University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Spalding is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

15%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

74%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
438
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
75th Percentile
555
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
858
75th Percentile
1105

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