Spelman College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,401
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	51%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Spelman College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Spelman College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Spelman College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Spelman College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

50.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,181

Cost of attendance at Spelman College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,181

Cost of attendance at Spelman College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Spelman College received on average $10,839 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,839

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	242	43%	$5,165	$1,249,990
Other Federal Grant	242	43%	$5,272	$1,275,790
State Grant/Scholarships	139	24%	$4,711	$654,858
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	545	96%	$7,376	$4,020,027
Total Grant & Scholarships	549	96%	$10,839	$5,950,675

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spelman College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Spelman College students is 76.2%.

76.2%

African American 76.6% 426 students

Service Offerings

Spelman College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Spelman College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

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