Name

Spalding University

Legal name

Spalding University

Website

https://spalding.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1814

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Nursing programs
• Graduate degrees
• Online learning
• Health sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Revenue from full-time undergraduate tuition at $15,450/semester for 12-18 credit hours, with part-time rates of $1,030/credit hour and JCTC Scholar rates at $7,650/semester.
2. Graduate Tuition: Graduate programs charged per credit hour ranging from $450-$1,065 depending on program, including MBA ($630/credit), DPT/OTD ($970/credit), and various other graduate programs.
3. Online Program Tuition: Online undergraduate programs at $525/credit hour; graduate online programs vary by program. Online students pay $100/semester health/counseling fee and $50/semester AI access fee.
4. Housing and Dining: Revenue from on-campus housing ranging from $2,850-$5,700/semester and meal plans from $2,300-$2,600/semester, plus various program-specific fees.
5. Donations and Alumni Giving: Annual giving through Blue and Gold Fund, Giving Day (October 7-8, 2026), planned giving, stock gifts, IRA donations, payroll deduction for employees, and license plate purchases supporting scholarships and programs.
6. Federal and Foundation Grants: Grant funding from HRSA ($2,509,480 for nursing workforce development), Department of Labor, Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana, and other federal/state sources for specific programs and student support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spalding University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education offering 50+ undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across three colleges. It delivers on-campus, hybrid, and fully online programs in nursing, health sciences, business, education, social work, psychology, and writing, supported by an 8-week block schedule model and AI-integrated learning platforms.

Product overview

Spalding University is a higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across multiple formats (on-campus, online, hybrid). The university provides 50+ academic programs through its three colleges: College of Business, Education & Professional Studies, College of Social Sciences & Humanities, and Kosair for Kids College of Health & Natural Sciences. Key programs include nursing (accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP), business (BS, MBA), health sciences (OTA, Medical Assisting, Radiologic Technology, DPT, OTD), education (BSE, MAT, EdD), psychology (MA, PsyD), social work (BSW, MSW, DSW), and writing (MA, MFA). Programs are delivered through flexible 8-week block schedules with options for accelerated, dual-degree, and online formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Second Degree An accelerated nursing program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in another field, leading to BSN licensure in 13 months.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Entry-level doctoral program in physical therapy preparing students for licensure and clinical practice.
• Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Entry-level doctoral program in occupational therapy accredited by ACOTE.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctoral program for nursing practitioners, available 100% online.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate business degree program available online only.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate nursing program with multiple tracks including Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Nursing & Healthcare Leadership.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Graduate social work program preparing students for advanced practice.
• Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Doctoral clinical psychology program accredited by APA since 1989.
• Doctor of Education: Leadership (EdD) Doctoral program in education leadership, available online only.
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Graduate teaching program available in traditional or alternative certification pathways.
• RN to BSN Online Online completion program for registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 30-hour program attainable in one year.
• Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Associate degree program training students for radiologic technology careers.
• Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Associate degree program training medical assistants for healthcare settings.
• Certificate in Medical Coding Certificate program for medical coding training.
• ROWEN Clinic Specialty clinic within the Center for Behavioral Health providing maternal and perinatal mental health services, founded in 2021 by School of Professional Psychology faculty.
• Three New Healthcare Programs (Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, Medical Coder) Healthcare workforce training programs aimed at filling vacancies in regional hospitals and clinics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% graduate placement rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIKEcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 August 2025NIKE serves as the official apparel, footwear, and uniform provider for Spalding University Athletics Golden Eagles through a multi-year partnership. BSN SPORTS serves as the official equipment and accessories provider. Student-athletes and coaches receive access to NIKE apparel, footwear, and equipment for games, practices, and official team events.
• BSN SPORTScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 August 2025BSN SPORTS, the industry leader for team sports solutions and a division of Varsity Brands, serves as the official supplier of Spalding University Athletics uniforms, apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. The partnership provides elite service, expertise, and industry-leading access to sports equipment and premier apparel.
• Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJCTC partnership provides streamlined admissions and 50% tuition discounts (JCTC Scholar program) for students transferring to Spalding University. Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours with streamlined application process.
• Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECTC partnership offers streamlined admissions and tuition discounts for students transferring to Spalding University for continued education.
• Postpartum Support InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROWEN Clinic faculty helped establish Kentucky's chapter of Postpartum Support International and contribute to statewide efforts improving maternal mental health awareness, provider education, referral networks, and policy.
• Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident Kenworthy participates in GLI's Business at Breakfast events with fellow college presidents to champion the enduring value of liberal arts and discuss Spalding's role in workforce development.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bellarmine University: Private Catholic university in Louisville, KY offering undergraduate and graduate programs with similar health sciences and business focus. Directly comparable as a small, faith-based private institution in the same Louisville market with overlapping nursing, business, and education programs.
• Sullivan University: Private for-profit university headquartered in Louisville, KY focused on career-oriented programs including business, healthcare, and hospitality. Comparable as a Louisville-based private institution competing for similar working-adult and healthcare-program students.
• Thomas More University: Small Catholic liberal arts university in Northern Kentucky serving the greater Cincinnati metro area. Comparable as a small faith-based private university in Kentucky with similar undergraduate liberal arts core and graduate professional programs.
• Georgetown College: Small private Christian liberal arts college in Georgetown, Kentucky offering undergraduate and select graduate programs. Comparable as a small private Kentucky institution competing for similar in-state students and faculty.
• Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC): Public community college in Louisville, KY and direct Spalding transfer partner offering 50% tuition discount for transfers. Comparable as a Louisville-based institution with overlapping student demographics, particularly through the JCTC Scholars pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• University of Louisville: Large public R1 research university in Louisville with extensive healthcare programs including nursing, medicine, and public health. Comparable as a Louisville-based institution competing for nursing and health sciences students but at much larger scale and lower tuition as a public institution.
• Western Governors University: Large nonprofit online university offering competency-based undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, IT, education, and healthcare at flat-rate tuition. Comparable as a broad online education competitor targeting the same working-adult graduate student segment Spalding serves through its online programs.

Regional players

• Northern Kentucky University: Public regional university in Highland Heights, KY serving the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati metro area. Comparable as a Kentucky regional institution competing for similar undergraduate and graduate students in business, healthcare, and education.
• Murray State University: Public regional university in western Kentucky offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs including nursing and business. Comparable as a Kentucky public institution competing for in-state students across similar program areas.
• Indiana University Southeast: Public regional campus of Indiana University located across the Ohio River in New Albany, IN, serving Southern Indiana. Comparable as a regional institution in Spalding's adjacent operating geography (Southern Indiana) with overlapping programs in nursing, business, and education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spaldinguniversity
• Xx.com/SpaldingU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spalding-university

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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