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Spelman College
Spelman College is a small, private institution located in Atlanta, ga. Founded in 1881, Spelman College offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
28.4%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.88
Application fee
$40
Key deadlines
June
30
59 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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November
01
183 days away
Early Decision date
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01
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Spelman College is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Popular majors
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Political Science and Government
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
English Language and Literature, General
Economics
International/Global Studies
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$28,885
Additional expenses
Room & board
$15,666
Books & supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$3,515
Cost of attendance*
$49,566
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$28,885
Additional expenses
Room & board
$15,666
Books & supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$3,515
Cost of attendance*
$49,566
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Learn more*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Spelman College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,098, with gender binary students split 5% male and 95% female.
Total enrollment
2,588Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
0%
African American %
82%
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
16%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Glee club
Theater program
Student government
Honors program
Religious groups

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Spelman College to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Spelman College?
Spelman College is located in Atlanta, ga.
What is the acceptance rate at Spelman College?
The acceptance rate for Spelman College is 28%.
What’s the average GPA for Spelman College?
The average high school GPA for Spelman College students was 3.88.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Spelman College?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Spelman College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $198,264.
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