Atlanta, GA
location
Private
type
Urban
setting
100%
0%
student ratio
2,137
total students
February 1
fall application deadline
40%
acceptance rate
Very Difficult
admission difficulty
Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
557
sat math
589
sat reading
Not
Reported
Reported
sat writing
23
act composite
Majors & Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Associate's
- Area and ethnic studies
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Women's Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Biological/life sciences
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Biochemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
-
Biology/Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Computer and information sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Education
-
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
-
Education (Multiple Levels)
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Engineering
-
Engineering
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- English
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English
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Foreign languages and literature
-
French
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
-
Spanish
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Health professions and related sciences
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- History
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History
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Natural resources/environmental science
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Environmental Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Environmental Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Religious Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Physical sciences
-
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Physics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Psychology
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Psychology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Public administration and social services
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Human Services
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Social sciences
-
Economics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Sociology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Visual and performing arts
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Dance
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Documentary Production
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Music
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Photography
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Admissions
40% of applicants are admitted.
- Acceptance Rate
- Applied8,344
- Accepted3,342
- Acceptance Rate40%
- Enrolled2,137
- Female Applicants8,344
- Females Accepted3,342
- Female Acceptance Rate40%
- Male Applicants
- Males Accepted
- Male Acceptance Rate
- Applying
- Application Deadlines
- Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
- Fall freshmen February 1st April 1st --
- Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
- Early decision plan November 1st December 15th --
- Other early decision plan Not Reported
- Transfer April 1st May 1st --
- Test Scores Accepted
- Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
- SAT Critical Reading 589 550 625
- SAT Math 557 520 590
- SAT Writing
- ACT Composite 23 22 26
- * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition
- In-state tuition *$25,151
- Out-of-state tuition *$25,151
- In-district tuitionN/A
- * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
- Fees
- Full-time student fees$3,913
- Room and board *$13,865
- Room only *$8,128
- * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
- Other Payment Considerations
- Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNot Reported
- Tuition pre-payment planNot Reported
- Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
- Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported
Financial Aid
- Average Financial Aid Package:$16,900
- Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$15,771
- Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$14,020
- Average Loan Aid:$5,013
- Average Grant Aid:$35,697
- Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$12,410
- Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:99%
- Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 33%
- Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 1%
Student Body
- Gender
- Total Undergraduate Students2,137
- Male Student Percentage%
- Female Student Percentage100%
- Race/Ethnicity
- Hispanic/Latino.09%
- Black or African American96.91%
- White or Caucasian.09%
- American Indian or Alaska Native1.54%
- Asian%
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
- Two or more races.51%
- Unknown or International Student%
- Other Student Statistics
- International Breakout.84% representing 9 other countries
- Out-of-state Students72% out-of-state student
Campus Life
- Housing
- College-owned housing available Yes
- Housing Requirements None
- Housing options Female-only housing
- Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 67%
- Student Activities
- Student-run campus newspaper Yes
- Drama / theater group Yes
- Student-run radio station No
- Student-run television station No
- Marching band No
- Choral groups Yes
- Student Services
- Legal services No
- Health clinic Yes
- Personal / psychological counseling Yes
- Women's center Yes
- Student Organizations
- Greek fraternities No
- Greek sororities Yes
- Local fraternities No
- Local sororities No
- Other organizations No
- Most popular organizations Glee Club, Theater Program, Student Government, Honors Program, Religious Groups
- Campus Security and Safety
- 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
- 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
- Students patrols Not Reported
- Late-night transport / escort services Yes
- Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
- Other lighted pathways/sidewalks
Faculty
- Faculty Breakdown
- Total Faculty241
- Full-time Percentage72%
- Part-time Percentage28%
- Female Percentage72%
- Male Percentage28%
- Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 2,103 students to 196 faculty
Location & Contact
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
USA
Ms. Tiffany Nelson
Director of Admissions
Phone: 800-982-2411
Fax: 404-270-5201
Email: admiss@spelman.edu
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