Spelman College

Spelman College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman College was founded in 1881 and now enrolls around 2,207 students a year, including 2,207 undergrads. Spelman College provides housing for up to 1,401 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Spelman College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Spelman College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Spelman College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life?Spelman College has sororities, but doesn't have fraternities.

Planning to play sports? Spelman College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Spelman College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Spelman College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Spelman College by April 1.

2021 Spelman College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	53%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	29%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	7%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	7%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	71%
Tuition	$25,942

Is Spelman College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Spelman College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Spelman College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into Spelman College. The acceptance rate at Spelman College is 53%. Last year, 9,118 students applied to Spelman College and 4,794 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Spelman College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 89% of students who start at Spelman College come back for their second year of college. Around 75% of students who started at Spelman College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Spelman College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 27% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Spelman College grads is $51,737 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Spelman College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Spelman College's endowment was valued at $377.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $12,837 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Spelman College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Spelman College meets 52% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $16,004 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $36,983 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Spelman College. Based on this information, how does Spelman College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Spelman College a good school for you?

If Spelman College seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

Still Exploring Schools?

To learn more about Spelman College, choose from the options below:

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Spelman College Community Forums

Then use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting accepted at some of the colleges and universities in the U.S.

Where is Spelman College Located?

Spelman College is located in the urban setting of Atlanta, Georgia.

If you want to see Spelman College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Atlanta, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Spelman College and Atlanta are like without leaving home.

Considering Going to School in Georgia?

See a full list of colleges in Georgia and save your favorites to your college list.