SAT and ACT scores

Spalding University SAT and ACT scores

Louisville, KY · private college · 734 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%875–1038Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing440–51325th to 75th percentile
SAT Math435–52525th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%15–2225th to 75th percentile
Average SAT977Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT46–64From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate99%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Spalding University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Accepted. Spalding University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Spalding University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Spalding University scored 875 to 1038, with an average of 977. A score at or above 960 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Spalding University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 15 to 22. A 22 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Spalding University require the SAT or ACT?

Spalding University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Spalding University accept the CLT?

Yes. Spalding University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 46 to 64 matches its middle 50% range.

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