Spalding students rarely pay the full cost of tuition. 99 percent of all first-time, full-time students—receive financial support through scholarships, grants, loans and other types of aid.
Cost of attendance
Undergraduate tuition rates for 2021-2022
| Status | Cost |
| Full-time (12-18 credit hours) | $13,200/semester |
| Full-time + (19 or more credit hours) | $13,200/semester + $880/credit hour |
| Part-time (11 or fewer credit hours) | $880/credit hour |
Room, board and fees for 2021-2022
| Plan type or fee | Cost |
| Morrison Hall – Single Standard Room | $2,700/semester |
| Morrison Hall – Double Standard Room* | $2,350/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Single Standard Room | $2,800/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Double Standard Room | $2,450/semester |
| Housing Deposit** | $100 (annual fee) |
| Student Services Fee*** | $50/semester |
| Meal Plan – 10 meals/week plus $300 in Eagle Dollars**** | $1,600/semester |
| First-Year Experience (FYE) Fee | $250 (one-time fee) |
* All first-year students will be housed in Morrison Hall and with a roommate. Accommodations for a documented medical need, requiring a single room may be directed to the Center for Accessibility and Learning Equity at access@spalding.edu for information. Students with approved medical exceptions will be charged the double room rate of their respective dorm for the 2021-2022 academic year. Requests for a single room not associated with a documented medical need should be directed to reslife@spalding.edu for review. Single rooms are subject to availability.
**You must submit a $100 deposit to secure your room and receive a housing assignment. You will not receive your housing assignment until you pay the deposit. This deposit will be applied as a payment to the student account reducing the balance due for the first semester that you live on campus. You need to submit this deposit once for each academic year. You do not need to submit it each semester. The Housing Preference Form will instruct you on how to pay the $100 deposit.
***This fee supports health and wellness services and education.
***Meal plan balances expire at the end of each academic year.
Additional estimated costs: Spalding University estimates an additional $1400 for books for full-time undergraduate students. However, book costs can vary by program and may actually be less than the university’s estimated annual cost.
For the previous year’s tuition rates, download the undergraduate tuition and fees for 2020-2021 (PDF).
What will it cost you?
Our cost of attendance (or sticker price) isn’t the actual cost that most students pay. See what Spalding-funded scholarships you may be eligible to receive and use our net price calculator for estimated costs based on your income and academic information.
Online tuition rates for 2021-2022
| Program type | Cost |
| Undergraduate online | $450 per credit hour. |
| RN to BSN online | $480 per credit hour |
| Graduate online | See graduate tuition rates. |
Fees
In addition to direct costs, the university has a $100 annual fee ($50 per semester for undergraduate students) for health and counseling services. If you are a graduate student, your program of choice may have additional fees, including orientation, course fees, travel costs, etc. Check your individual program for associated costs.
Spalding University estimates an additional $1400 for books for full-time undergraduate students and $1350 for books for full-time graduate students. However, book costs can vary by program and may actually be less than the university’s estimated annual cost.
Your graduate program of choice may have additional fees, including orientation, course fees, travel costs, etc. Check your individual program for associated costs.
Graduate tuition rates for 2021-2022
| Program | Credit hours | Cost per credit |
| Athletic Training (MSAT) | 67 | $799 |
| Business Communication (MSBC) | 33 | $600 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)* | 60 | $655 |
| Education – Instructional Leadership/Principal Prep | 30 | $405 |
| Education – Teacher Leadership (MAEd) | 30 | $405 |
| Leadership (EdD)** | 60 | $825 |
| Nursing -FNP (MSN) | 45 | $800 |
| Nursing – Leadership and Educator (MSN Online) | 36 | $600 |
| Nursing Practice (DNP)*/** | 36 | $790 |
| Occupational Therapy (entry-level OTD)** | 110 | $915 |
| Occupational Therapy (post-professional OTD)* | 30 | $600 |
| Psychology (PsyD)**/**** | 120 | $1025 |
| School Counseling | 33 | $405 |
| Social Work (MSW) | 58 | $745 |
| Social Work (DSW)* | 48 | $960 |
| Teaching (MAT) | varies*** | $405 |
| Upper Extremity Rehabilitation – Post-master’s Certificate | 15 | $600 |
| Writing certificate | 15 | $605 |
| Writing (MAW) | 35 | $605 |
| Writing (MFA) | 65 | $605 |
*10% Discount for Spalding Alumni
** For these programs the equivalent of 1 credit hour will be charged to the student while writing the dissertation/capstone project and not enrolled in courses.
***The total credit hours vary by MAT program content area and certification type. See the course catalog for MAT program sheets.
****There is a technology fee of $5.00 per credit hour that is billed to the student’s account.
For the previous year’s tuition rates, download the graduate tuition and fees for 2020-2021 (PDF).
Fees
In addition to direct costs, the university has a $100 Student Services Fee (annual) that supports health and wellness services and education. Your graduate program of choice may have additional fees, including orientation, course fees, travel costs, etc. Check your individual program for associated costs.
Spalding University estimates an additional $1350 for books for full-time graduate students. However, book costs can vary by program and may actually be less than the university’s estimated annual cost.
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