Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance
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.
Our financial aid staff will work closely with you and explore all of the funding resources available to you. Let us help make your private education an affordable investment.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate tuition is calculated at a flat rate for standard full-time status. Enrollment above or below the standard full-time status is calculated by the credit hour. Tuition rates are reviewed each year and may be subject to annual increases.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates for 2023-2024
| Status | Cost |
| Full-time (12-18 credit hours) | $13,725/semester |
| Full-time + (19 or more credit hours) | $13,725/semester + $915/credit hour |
| Part-time (11 or fewer credit hours) | $915/credit hour |
Please note: Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) programs will have fees in addition to tuition (listed above):
- Traditional BSN: $42/credit hour
- Accelerated BSN: $33/credit hour
- BSW: $5/credit hour
Housing, Food and Fees for 2023-2024
| Plan type or fee | Cost |
| Morrison Hall – Double Standard Room* | $2,400/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Single Standard Room | $2,900/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Double Standard Room | $2,800/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Junior Suites Single | $2,700/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Junior Suites Double | $2,600/semester |
| Housing Deposit** | $100/semester |
| Bed buyout | $1,300/semester |
| Student Services Fee*** | $75/semester |
| Food Plan – 10 meals/week plus $500 in Eagle Dollars**** | $1,840/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 [email protected] for information. Students with approved medical exceptions will be charged the double room rate of their respective dorm for the 2023-2024 academic year. Requests for a single room not associated with a documented medical need should be directed to [email protected] 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.
****Unused food plans are forfeited at the end of the semester. Any unused Eagle Dollars may be carried over from fall to spring but will be forfeited at the end of spring.
Additional estimated costs: Spalding University estimates an additional $1,100 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 2022-2023 (PDF).
What Will It Cost You?
Our cost of attendance (or sticker price) isn’t the actual cost that most students pay. The Cost of Attendance includes Direct Costs (meaning it appears on your bill and is paid directly to Spalding University) as well as Indirect Costs (expenses associated with attending any college/university and are not paid to Spalding). Below are the established Cost of Attendance for attending Spalding in the 2023-2024 financial aid year. To get an estimate of our Net Price (the amount estimated to be paid to Spalding for the year after estimated grants and scholarship have been applied).
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.
2023-2024 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance — Living On Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *$27,450 |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | *$9,994 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $1,852 |
| Personal Expenses | $6,062 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $46,608 |
2023-2024 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance — Living With Parent
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *$27,450 |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | $10,258 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $6,062 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $47,786 |
2023-2024 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance — Living Off Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *$27,450 |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | $14,656 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $9,050 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $55,172 |
- Tuition is based on full-time (12-18 credit hours). See the tuition chart above for part-time tuition costs (11 or fewer credit hours) and for the full-time+ costs (19 or more credit hours).
- Housing costs for on campus is based on the first-year student room rate (All first-year students will be housed in Morrison Hall and with a roommate). See the chart above for housing costs for upperclassman.
- The information above indicated with an asterisk (*) are Direct Costs- meaning they are paid directly to Spalding University and appear on your bill. All other costs are In-direct Costs that are expenses associated with attending any college/university and do not appear on your Spalding bill.
Online
Online tuition is calculated per credit hour and in some cases varies by program. Tuition rates are reviewed each year and may be subject to annual increases.
Online Tuition Rates for 2023-2024
| Program type | Cost |
| Undergraduate online | $470/credit hour. |
| RN to BSN online | $490/credit hour |
| Graduate online | See graduate tuition rates. |
| Graduate Tuition Rates for 2023-2024 | [hide] | |
| Program | Credit hours | Cost per credit |
| Athletic Training (MSAT) | 62 | $815 |
| Business Communication (MSBC)* | 33 | $600 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)* | 60 | $670 |
| Education – Instructional Leadership/Principal Prep | 30 | $425 |
| Education – Teacher Leadership (MAEd) | 30 | $425 |
| Leadership (EdD) ** | 60 | $840 |
| Nursing – FNP (MSN)* | 45 | $800 |
| Nursing – Leadership and Educator (MSN Online)* | 36 | $600 |
| Nursing Practice (DNP)*/** | 36 | $790 |
| Occupational Therapy (entry-level OTD)** | 110 | $950 |
| Occupational Therapy (post-professional OTD)* | 30 | $615 |
| Physical Therapy (entry-level DPT)***** | 110 | $1060 |
| Physical Therapy (post-professional DPT) | 30 | $615 |
| Psychology (PsyD)**/**** | 120 | $1045 |
| School Counseling | 33 | $425 |
| Social Work (MSW)**** | 58 | $760 |
| Social Work (DSW)* | 48 | $990 |
| Teaching (MAT) | varies*** | $425 |
| Upper Extremity Rehabilitation – Post-master’s Certificate | 15 | $615 |
| Writing certificate | 15 | $630 |
| Writing (MAW) | 35 | $630 |
| Writing (MFA) | 65 | $630 |
Fees
In addition to direct costs, the university has a $150 annual fee ($75 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 $1100 for books for full-time undergraduate students and $700 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.
What Will It Cost You?
Our cost of attendance (or sticker price) isn’t the actual cost that most students pay. The Cost of Attendance includes Direct Costs (meaning it appears on your bill and is paid directly to Spalding University) as well as Indirect Costs (expenses associated with attending any college/university and are not paid to Spalding). Below are the established Cost of Attendance for attending Spalding in the 2023-2024 financial aid year. To get an estimate of our Net Price (the amount estimated to be paid to Spalding for the year after estimated grants and scholarship have been applied).
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.
2023-2024 Online Cost of Attendance — Undergraduate Living On Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *$470/Credit hour |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | $10,258 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $6,062 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | Tuition + $20,336 |
2023-2024 Online Cost of Attendance — Undergraduate Living Off Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *$470/Credit hour |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | $14,656 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $9,050 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | Tuition + $27,722 |
2023-2024 Online Cost of Attendance — RN to BSN Living Off Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *$490/credit hour |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | $14,656 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $1,100 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $9,050 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | Tuition + $27,722 |
2023-2024 Online Cost of Attendance — Graduate Living Off Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | *Varies Based on Program |
| Fees | *$150 |
| Housing and Food | $14,656 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $700 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $9,050 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | Tuition and program fees + $27,322 |
- Tuition is a Direct Cost —meaning it appears on your bill and is paid directly to Spalding University. All other costs are In-direct costs that are expenses associated with attending any college/university and are not paid to Spalding.
- The RN to BSN program states there are low or no book expenses.
Graduate
Graduate tuition is calculated per credit hour and varies by program. Tuition rates are reviewed each year and may be subject to annual increases.
Graduate Tuition Rates for 2023-2024
| Program | Credit hours | Cost per credit |
| Athletic Training (MSAT) | 62 | $815 |
| Business Communication (MSBC)* | 33 | $600 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)* | 60 | $670 |
| Education – Instructional Leadership/Principal Prep | 30 | $425 |
| Education – Teacher Leadership (MAEd) | 30 | $425 |
| Leadership (EdD) ** | 60 | $840 |
| Nursing – FNP (MSN)* | 45 | $800 |
| Nursing – Leadership and Educator (MSN Online)* | 36 | $600 |
| Nursing Practice (DNP)*/** | 36 | $790 |
| Occupational Therapy (entry-level OTD)** | 110 | $950 |
| Occupational Therapy (post-professional OTD)* | 30 | $615 |
| Physical Therapy (entry-level DPT)***** | 110 | $1060 |
| Physical Therapy (post-professional DPT) | 30 | $615 |
| Psychology (PsyD)**/**** | 120 | $1045 |
| School Counseling | 33 | $425 |
| Social Work (MSW)**** | 58 | $760 |
| Social Work (DSW)* | 48 | $990 |
| Teaching (MAT) | varies*** | $425 |
| Upper Extremity Rehabilitation – Post-master’s Certificate | 15 | $615 |
| Writing certificate | 15 | $630 |
| Writing (MAW) | 35 | $630 |
| Writing (MFA) | 65 | $630 |
*10% Discount for Spalding Alumni (student may only receive one type of discount, students accepting early admission to the Master of Science in Business and Communication are not eligible for the alumni discount).
** 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.
*****There is a lab and technology fee of $100.00 per semester that is billed to the student’s account.
For the previous year’s tuition rates, download the graduate tuition and fees for 2022-2023 (PDF).
Fees
In addition to direct costs, the university has a $150 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 $700 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.
What Will It Cost You?
Our cost of attendance (or sticker price) isn’t the actual cost that most students pay. The Cost of Attendance includes Direct Costs (meaning it appears on your bill and is paid directly to Spalding University) as well as Indirect Costs (expenses associated with attending any college/university and are not paid to Spalding). Below are the established Cost of Attendance for attending Spalding in the 2023-2024 financial aid year. To get an estimate of our Net Price (the amount estimated to be paid to Spalding for the year after estimated grants and scholarship have been applied).
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.
2023-2024 Graduate Cost of Attendance — Living Off Campus
| Expenditure | Amount |
| Tuition | Varies based on Program — see Graduate Tuition Rates for 2023-2024 table above |
| Fees | $150 (all students) — see Graduate Tuition Rates for 2023-2024 table above |
| Housing and Food | $14,656 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, and Equipment | $700 |
| Transportation | $2,766 |
| Personal Expenses | $9,050 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | Tuition and program fees + $27,322 |
- Books are an average of what Graduate student spent the previous year.
- Food includes 3 meals per day, 7 days a week.
- Tuition is a Direct Cost- meaning it appears on your bill and is paid directly to Spalding University. All other costs are In-direct costs that are expenses associated with attending any college/university and are not paid to Spalding.