Spalding is among the most affordable private institutions in the state of Kentucky. Each year, Spalding awards more than $4 million in scholarships and financial aid, and more than 90 percent of all Spalding students receive some financial support. Our financial aid staff will work closely with you and explore all of the funding resources available to find the most comprehensive offer of financial assistance to help make your private education an affordable investment.
2018-2019 Tuition and Fees
For exact figures based on your credit hours and housing and meal options, use our net price calculator.
Undergraduate tuition and fees
Undergraduate tuition by status
| Status |
Cost |
| Full-time (12-18 credit hours) |
$12,250/semester |
| Full-time (19 or more credit hours) |
$12,250/semester + $815/credit hour |
| Part-time (11 or fewer credit hours) |
$815/credit hour |
Housing options
| Housing Options |
Cost |
| Morrison Hall – Single Standard Room |
$2,650/semester |
| Morrison Hall – Double Standard Room |
$2,300/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Single Standard Room |
$2,750/semester |
| Spalding Suites – Double Standard Room |
$2,400/semester |
| Plan types |
Cost |
Meal Plans
| Standard Plan: 12 meals/week |
$1,400/semester |
| Flex Plan: 9 meals/week |
$1,200/semester |
Evening/Online (FLEX) Tuition
Evening and online classes in the FLEX format are $420 per credit hour. Full-time status can be achieved by taking 12+ credit hours per semester. Read more about FLEX to see what degree programs can be completed entirely in the FLEX format.
Graduate tuition
Full-time status at the graduate level can be achieved by taking nine credit hours per semester.
| Program |
Cost |
Tuition rates by master’s program
| Athletic Training (MSAT) |
$795/credit hour |
| Business Communication (MSBC) |
$625/credit hour |
| Education (MA/MAT/M.Ed.) |
$695/credit hour* |
| Nursing (MSN) |
$850/credit hour |
| Occupational Therapy (MSOT) |
$875/credit hour |
| Social Work (MSW) |
$710/credit hour |
| Writing (MFA) |
$570/credit hour |
* 55,000 Degrees scholarship program, for all master’s education courses, reduces tuition to $385 per credit hour.
Tuition rates by doctoral program
| Program |
Cost |
| Leadership (Ed.D.) |
$790/credit hour* |
| Nursing Practice (DNP) |
$850/credit hour* |
| Occupational Therapy (OTD) |
$875/credit hour |
| Psychology (Psy.D.) |
$995/credit hour* |
* For these programs the equivilant of 1 credit hour will be charged to the student while writing the dissertation/capstone project and not enrolled in courses.
Additional costs
In addition to the above direct costs, Spalding University estimates an additional $1650 per year for books for full-time undergraduate students and $990 for full-time graduate students.
Contact Us
One of our financial aid counselors will work with you to develop the most cost-effective approach for your program. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (502) 873-4330.