School Information

36.0
Total Enrollment 2,229
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Spelman College

http://www.spelman.edu
350 Spelman Ln SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4399
(404) 681-3643

An outstanding historically Black college for women, Spelman promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts, and develops the intellectual, ethical, and leadership potential of its students. Spelman seeks to empower the total person, who appreciates the many cultures of the world and commits to positive social change.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Spelman College, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,888), and 63% receive loans ($6,858 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,062.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Spelman College is $29,112 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,033 people applied to Spelman College. Of the applicants, 35.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 26.0% accepted (0.0% male and 4.2% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     27.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     84.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     30.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     83.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline June 1; December 1
Admissions Office Phone 404.270.5193
Admissions Office Email admiss@spelman.edu
Admissions Office Address 350 Spelman Lane, Box 277 Atlanta, GA 30314
Admissions Website http://www.spelman.edu/students/prospective/getting_in/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Spelman College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Spelman College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 14
Women's Studies 14
Biological and biomedical sciences 63
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 58
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Education 18
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18
Engineering 2
Engineering, General 2
Engineering technologies/technicians 3
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other 3
English language and literature/letters 62
English Language and Literature, General 62
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
Spanish Language and Literature 6
History 9
History, General 9
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Philosophy and religious studies 7
Philosophy 5
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical sciences 24
Chemistry, General 23
Physics, General 1
Psychology 77
Psychology, General 77
Public administration and social service professions 1
Human Services, General 1
Social sciences 119
Anthropology 1
Economics, General 44
International Relations and Affairs 12
Political Science and Government, General 41
Sociology 21
Visual and performing arts 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 5
Music, General 3
Visual and Performing Arts, General 5
 
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