Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Online | spelman.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Spelman College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,106 prospective students applied, and 3,956 were granted admission. Of those admitted 516 enrolled in the school. 2,123 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 48 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $25,942 plus fees of $4,030. Spelman is ranked 284 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Spelman is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Spelman College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#284 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#199 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#580 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1230 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 |
| Other Fees | $4,030 |
| Room and Board | $14,338 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,310 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Psychology | 20% |
| Biology | 14% |
| English and Literature | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141060 IPEDS survey data for Spelman College.
Current students may use the Spelman College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.