4-Year School
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
2,137
Students
17,443
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
40%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Spelman College is a 4-year institution located in Atlanta, GA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
United States
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
United States
Contact
Ms. Tiffany Nelson
Director of Admissions
Email: admiss@spelman.edu
Phone: 800-982-2411
Fax: 404-270-5201
Director of Admissions
Email: admiss@spelman.edu
Phone: 800-982-2411
Fax: 404-270-5201
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dance |
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| Documentary Production |
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| Music |
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| Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,344
Applied
3,342
Accepted
2,137
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,344
Females Applied
3,342
Females Accepted
40%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | February 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 31st | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 589 | 550 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 557 | 520 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 22 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
25,151
Fees
3,913
Full-time student fees
13,865
Room & board
8,128
Room only
Financial Aid
17,443
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,660
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
24,770
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,773
Avg. Loan Aid
39,108
Avg. Grant Aid
14,406
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
35%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
49%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,137
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
72%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.09% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 96.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 0.09% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.54% |
| Two or more races | 0.51% |
Gender
Male (0%)
Female (100%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 67% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Founder's Day, Spelman&-Morehouse Homecoming and Research Day
Founder's Day, Spelman&-Morehouse Homecoming and Research Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Glee Club, Theater Program, Student Government, Honors Program and Religious Groups
Glee Club, Theater Program, Student Government, Honors Program and Religious Groups
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
lighted pathways/sidewalks
lighted pathways/sidewalks
Faculty
241
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 173
Part-time - 68
Male - 68
Female - 173