Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for the academic year 2016-2017 have been approved by the Spalding University Board of Trustees, and these rates will be in effect starting July 1, 2016. Details on tuition by program and fees are detailed in this chart. Through June 30, 2016, the rates and fees below will be valid.
Tuition for 2016-2017
The following schedule outlines the tuition per credit hour for the courses/programs, for the academic year, July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017. For more information on scholarships and loans, please visit our financial aid page.
| Program/Courses | Tuition Rate/Credit Hour (inclusive of fees) |
| Undergraduate – daytime courses #100-400, except Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Nursing, OT and Studio Art | $795 |
| Adult Accelerated Program (AAP) – undergraduate evening/weekend courses #100-400** | $410 |
| Athletic Training – undergraduate & graduate courses #300-700 | $785 |
| Health Sciences, Nursing & Occupational Therapy – undergraduate & graduate courses #300-800 | $860 |
| Studio Art (KSA) – undergraduate courses #100-400 | $805 |
| Master of Science in Business Communication (MSBC)-graduate courses #600-700 | $615 |
| Master of Education (MA/MAT/M.Ed.) – graduate courses #500-600 | $680* |
| Master of Fine Arts in Writing (MFA) – graduate courses #500-600 | $560 |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) – graduate courses #500-600 | $695 |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – graduate courses #700-800 | $775 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – graduate courses #700-800 | $860 |
| Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) – graduate courses #500-800 | $975 |
*55,000 DEGREES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, for all master’s education courses, reduces tuition to $370 per credit hour.
** Includes RN to BSN program.
| Housing | |
| Spalding Suites – Standard Room | Single: $2,750/semesterDouble: $2,400/semester |
| Spalding Suites – First Year Pods | Single: $2,700/semesterDouble: $2,350/semester |
| Morrison Hall – Standard Room | Single: $2,650/semesterDouble: $2,300/semester |
| Meal Plan | |
| Standard Plan: 10 meals/week on campus, plus $250 in Dining Dollars | $1,400/semester |
| Flex Plan: 8 meals/week on campus, plus $150 in Dining Dollars | $1,200/semester |
| For Ed.D. and Psy.D. Students | |
| Continuation fee for Ed.D. students | $775 |
| Continuation fee for Psy.D. students | $975 |
| Equivalent of 1 credit hour while writing disseration/not taking courses | |
ADDITIONAL COSTS: In addition to the above direct costs, Spalding University estimates an additional $1260 per year for books for full-time undergraduates and $810 for full-time graduate students.