Spelman College is an all-women’s historically black college located in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1881, it is the oldest historically black college for women in the United States. The College emphasizes its strong academic programs, outstanding faculty and students, international education experiences, and a commitment to service and civic engagement. Spelman seeks to provide an atmosphere where passionate inquiry and experiential learning can lead to groundbreaking discoveries, and its dedicated faculty members, staff and students strive to help each other become the best versions of themselves each day. The College offers 27 majors, 14 minors and 25 areas of concentration and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Spelman College is a leading educational institution for the intellectual and scholarly development of African American women.
- Address: 350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
- Phone: (404) 681-3643
- Website: www.spelman.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,207
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $29,972 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $14,768 |
| Other | $7,000 |
| Total Cost | $54,740 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 53%
- SAT Range: 1050 – 1200
- ACT Range: 20 – 25
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Economics, General
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 0%
- Female: 100%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 98%
- Hispanic / Latino: 0%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 0%
- Two or More Races: 0%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 25%
- Out-of-State: 75%
- Unknown: 0%