Overview


Spelman College
Atlanta, GA, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Spelman College is an historically Black college and the first in history for women only, which is still the college's primary focus today. The most selective women's college in the nation, Spelman has also topped US News & World Report's list of HBCUs for the 10th year in a row, claiming the #1 spot. The campus, located in Atlanta, GA, is home to the Museum of Fine Art, which is the only museum in the the US to focus attention on the works of women of African descent, as well as the Gordon-Zeto Center for Global Education and a First-Generation Scholars Program.
Acceptance Rate:
28%
Average Net Price:
$43,920
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1167
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,058 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,058 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$37,360
$30k - $48k
$36,897
$48k - $75k
$41,813
$75k - $110k
$42,167
$110k+
$44,852
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
23%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,629
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,502
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,017
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5181
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,502
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$12,720
$30k - $48k
$12,132
$48k - $75k
$11,426
$75k - $110k
$8,037
$110k+
$5,400
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$37,808,476
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,783,564
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
86%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,997
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,046
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
84%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,763
Average Other Loans Per Year
$28,647
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Women’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
13649
Students Applied
38%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
11
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | January 31 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
23%
Out-Of-State Students
74%
49%
Submitting ACT
71%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1167
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
510
75th
580
Reading
25th
540
75th
620
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
40%
3.50 - 3.74
29%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
29
Top 25%
63
Top 50%
91
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,102
Total Number of Undergrads
3,102
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
52%
20-39 Students
46%
40-99 Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
36
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
83%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
5%
US National: 44%95%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
23%
Out-Of-State Students
74%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
12
Ethnicity
African American
85%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
1%
White
7%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
84
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
65%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Jaguars
School Colors
Columbia blue
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Spelman College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,700
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Spelman College
Atlanta Public Schools
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Accenture
AT&T
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Healthcare Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,046
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIt's EXPENSIVE...but well worth it...to afford it, just keep on top...better yet, AHEAD, of your scholarship searches and info...you'll make it just fine...
Chastity from College Grove, TN
Yes, I am receiving a well rounded education and experience. This is the perfect institution to receive an excellent education and gain a lifetime of experiences.
Kamiyah from Ellenwood, GA
I am learning more than education here but also life lessons. My course work is challenging but very rewarding. I have learned more about black history this past year,especially about black women than ever before. I never learned about black history in any of my previous schools. Spelman's history is so rich and consuming, it makes me very proud to be an African American. My English professor passed away suddenly this past year and that was very upsetting, but my sister's and I found comfort in each other and helped each other make it through a difficult time. Now I know the saying,Here today gone tomorrow, is no exaggeration. I feel blessed to have met her. I am very proud to be a student at Spelman.
Kristin from Bolingbrook, IL
from Spelman college, not only academically, but socially and spiritually about myself that i did not know prior to my enrollment last fall. Courses required for Spelman women that are not required, let alone applicable at other institutions, have taught me a lot about the culture of my ancestors, therefore providing a greater basis of where we as African American women have come from
Tayla from Newburgh, NY
Spelman College is a private, independent, historically black liberal arts women's college, although men from Morehouse and Clark Atlanta University take courses here. There is much diversity here at Spelman, although from the outside it may not appear that way. Women who are going somewhere start at Spelman, it's a wonderful learning environment and a great launching pad into the professional world.
Avi Victoria from New York, NY
I graduated from a public high school in Poughkeepsie, New York where there is a seventeen year, forty-three percent graduation rate. Therefore, I felt a though I was not academically challenged. Throughout my matriculation at Spelman College, I have learned more in a semester than I have learned in a year in New York. The work is somewhat challenging, but it is well worth the knowledge attained.
Quamisha from Poughkeepsie, NY
The professors are beyond outstanding and you can tell they thoroughly enjoy what they're teaching. I love how some of the classes are designed specifically for students of color.
Samantha from Springfield, VA
I am definitely getting the education I want. All of my professors have been helpful in providing assistance and even recommendations for scholarships
Jessika from Mattapan, MA
Spelman college is a historically black college where they focus on the advancement of women, specifically of African descent. This illustrious institution consist of scholarly students and professors who truly care about one another and want to change the world. The sisterly atmosphere is like no other!
Amani from Sacramento, CA
spelman is a wonderful school with many great opportunities that many do not know about. make sure you network with your professors, your financial aid advisors/scholarship coordinators, and the career offices.
Saleena from Harrisburg, PA
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