Spelman College: Ranking & Review
| Atlanta rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 670 | 2356 Top 14% |
Spelman College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 0% | 40% |
| Applicants | 8,344 | 0 | 8,344 |
| Admissions | 3,342 | 0 | 3,342 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 548 | 0 | 548 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,137 | 0 | 2,137 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 351 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 64% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 336 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 61% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $35.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Spelman College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $51,642 | $51,642 |
| Off-campus | $51,642 | $51,642 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $13,461 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Spelman College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,400 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $24,382 | $24,382 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $3,799 | $3,799 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,010 | $1,010 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 108 | 108 |
| Psychology | 84 | 84 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 62 | 62 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 35 | 35 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 32 | 32 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 27 | 27 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 23 | 23 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18 | 18 |
| Education | 16 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 13 | 13 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 12 | 12 |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 11 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 8 | 8 |
| History | 7 | 7 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 3 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering | ||
| Grand Total | 460 | 460 |
A total of 460 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Spelman College.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 74% | |
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General info
| Founded | 1881 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Our whole school for Christ |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | Spelman College, a historically Black College for women and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership potential of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change. |
| Colors | columbia blue, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 577 |
| Instructional FTE | 196 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | spelman.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314-4399 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 486,000 |
| Phone | 4046813643 |
| Fax | +1 (404) 270 5201 |