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Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$36,551

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
590
75th
640
25th
518
75th
31
25th
21
75th
26
25th
18
75th
29
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

5%

male

95%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

24%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,990
Declined 9,033
Total Received 12,023
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Enrollment

3,417

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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,417
Established in 1881
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

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

no
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.

75th
680
25th
590
75th
640
25th
518
75th
31
25th
21
75th
26
25th
18
75th
29
25th
22

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

Admit Rate

24%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,990
Declined 9,033
Total Received 12,023

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$16,546

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $31,556
Housing & Food $18,091
Additional fees $4,995
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $56,142
Average Financial Aid - $16,546
Total with Avg. Aid $39,596
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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
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 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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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

3,417

total students

22%

in-state

78%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

3,417
students

Female
95%
3,247

Male
5%
170

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

2,657
students

Female
100%
2,657

Male
0%
0

22%

760
students

Female
78%
590

Male
22%
170

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
85%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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