Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$33,573

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

5%

male

95%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

28%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,875
Declined 9,774
Total Received 13,649
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Private

3,102

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private, Historically Black, liberal arts college for women that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to social justice. It is located on a 39-acre campus in Atlanta, Georgia—one mile from downtown.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,102
Established in 1881
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

39-acre campus in Atlanta (population: 486,290). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA
30314-4399

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
66%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
91%
Bottom 1/2
9%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

28%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,875
Declined 9,774
Total Received 13,649

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$13,030

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $30,058
Housing & Food $16,293
Additional fees $3,515
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $51,366
Average Financial Aid - $13,030
Total with Avg. Aid $38,336

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 404 270-5222
F: 404 270-5220

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Dance, General yes
Documentary Production yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
French Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Political Science
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,102

total students

23%

in-state

77%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

3,102
students

Female
95%
2,934

Male
5%
168

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

75%

2,326
students

Female
100%
2,326

Male
0%
0

25%

776
students

Female
78%
608

Male
22%
168

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
84%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 7
Countries most often represented Bermuda
Ethiopia
Jamaica
Kenya
Rwanda
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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