Spelman College

Spelman College Overview

Spelman College is a private, nonprofit school in the urban setting of Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman College was founded in 1881 and enrolls 2,417 undergrads and no graduate students. Spelman College offers on-campus housing for up to 1,397 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! February 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by April 1.

Student Activities at Spelman College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Spelman College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Spelman College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life?Spelman College has sororities, but does not 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.

2022 Spelman College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	50%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	71%
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	71%
Tuition	$25,880
Percent of Need Met	37%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$17,091

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Is Spelman College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Spelman College offers and if the college might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Spelman College

It is very difficult to get into Spelman College. Around 51% of applicants get into Spelman College each year. Last year, 11,176 students applied to Spelman College and 5,673 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Spelman College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 91% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Spelman Collegereturn for their sophomore year. Around 76% of students who started at Spelman College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Spelman College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 28% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Spelman College grads is $53,724 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.

As of 2022, the total market value of Spelman College's endowment was $570.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $13,439 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Spelman College

Tuition 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 37% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $17,091 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $27,538 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 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Spelman College.

Based on this information, does Spelman College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Spelman College a good school for you?

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Where is Spelman College?

Spelman College is located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

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.

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