Spalding Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Spalding is 97.6%.  Its admission rate is the 29th lowest in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Spalding and can you get accepted?

Spalding University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 703 out of the 720 who applied were admitted.

Spalding University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.87. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Spalding?

98% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Spalding University you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.87 or better
• Earn A- grades in high school
• Score 980 on the SAT
• Score 19 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Spalding University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Spalding are to have around a 3.87 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.87 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Spalding accepts 98% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Spalding is 3.87 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #1 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Spalding is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Spalding University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 73% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Spalding University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Spalding is 980 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 858-1105. Students who get into Spalding University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Spalding ranks #22 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 980 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Spalding regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 858 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 858, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Spalding University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 980 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 981, you have around a 98% chance of being admitted. A 1105 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Spalding?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Spalding is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 22.  The school ranks #24 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 13.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 73 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Spalding University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Spalding University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Spalding for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 98% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 22 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Spalding University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Spalding University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Spalding University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.87 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 980 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.