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Spelman College
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Information Summary
Ranks 185th overall and 4th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
92.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$33,115 |
| Admission
Success rate |
37% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1160 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
13 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
92% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,290 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,181 (27,181 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,385 (2.47 people per house) |
| Families | 5,132 (3.25 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 26,733 |
| Pop. — Asian | 98 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 46 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 111 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 368 |
| Pop. — Other | 177 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Spelman College?
Ranks 533rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,840 | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $570 | $570 | $570 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $33,115 | $33,115 | $33,115 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $33,115 | $33,115 | $33,115 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $23,915 | $23,915 | $23,915 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $15,945 |
$15,945 |
$15,945 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,658 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,455 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,450 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,455 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,450 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,450 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,248 (N/A male / 5,248 female) |
| Admitted | 1,946 (N/A male / 1,946 female) |
| Admission rate | 37% |
| First-time Enrollment | 569 (N/A male / 569 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 569 (N/A male / 569 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,290 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Spelman College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Spelman College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 742nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 54% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 626th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 77% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 590 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 980 / 1160 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,320 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Spelman College Ranks 4242nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $6,099 | 326 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,500 | 65 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,500 | 2 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,625 | 435 | |
| Any financial aid type | 435 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Spelman College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 7 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 2,276 | 2,276 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Total | N/A | 2,290 | 2,290 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Spelman College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 12 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 564 | 564 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | 576 | 576 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Spelman College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 97 | 97 | |
| N/A | 55 | 55 | |
| N/A | 53 | 53 | |
| N/A | 50 | 50 | |
| N/A | 42 | 42 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Spelman College Ranks 1159th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $58,810 ($58,690 male / $58,872 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 167 (57 male / 110 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 82 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,176,528 |
Spelman College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Spelman College is a four-year liberal arts woman’s college in Atlanta, Georgia. Packard, the historically black institution began as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, was renamed Spelman Seminary in 1884 and Spelman College in 1924. The oldest building still on campus, Rockefeller Hall, was built in 1886, named after John D. The building, which was originally student classrooms and residences, housed the Office of Undergraduate Affairs, the Office of Alumnae Affairs and Annual Giving, the Office of Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, and the Business Office until December 2005, when it was closed for renovations. Giles Hall was renovated in 1996 and currently houses the Departments of Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Education, Economics, and Art, as well as the Honors Program and the Learning Resources Center. It now houses the Women’s Health Center, the Office of Counseling and Disability Serivces, and a small residence hall for the students who participate in SHAPE, a women’s health program on campus. It now houses the Marian Wright Edelman Child Development Center, and also provides a student residence hall. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Hall (nicknamed ‘Abby’ by students, after Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.) was built in 1952 and serves as a freshman residence hall. Dorothy Shepard Manley Hall, was completed in 1964 and was named for the wife of one of the presidents of Spelman. Sally Sage McAlpin Hall serves as an upperclass residence hall and was named in honor of a former chair of the Board of Trustees. Chadwick Hall served as a freshman resdidence hall but was ultimately demolished. The center also has a museum, the College Archives, an auditorium, the writing center, the Women’s Research and Resource Center, reading rooms and a foreign language lab. The Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center is the newest building on Spelman’s campus, as it was completed in 2000. The “Science Center” also is a general term used to encompass Tapley Hall and the Academic Computing Center, both which predate the actual Science Center but are now connected to it by a series of breezeways. Other buildings no longer on campus: Chadwick Hall, originally a student residence hall (removed in 1986) Morgan Hall, the student center and dining hall (destroyed by fire in 1970) Upton Hall, an administrative building (removed in 2004) Spelman also recently acquired the Millgan Building, an administrative building that previously housed the Atlanta University Center offices but now houses Spelman’s Department of Career Services. There are currently plans to construct a new residence hall on Spelman’s campus behind the Living-Learning Center I. The school was originally named Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary and then later, Spelman Seminary after Laura Spelman, an Oread student and wife of John D. Rockefeller also donated the funds for what is currently the oldest building on campus, Rockefeller Hall;
Spelman College Academics
Ranked as one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, Spelman College is a black college for women. Situated on 39 acres just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Georgia, this four-year institution is part of a consortium of historically black institutions. Partners include the Interdenominational Theological Center, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Morehouse School of Medicine.
Founded in 1881, Spelman College shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners, offering Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in a variety of academic programs. BA degrees are offered in some areas including child development, political science, music, Spanish, religion, art, comparative women’s studies, and economics. Students can choose BS degrees in areas such as biochemistry, engineering, computer and information systems, and environmental science.
A unique program offered by Spelman College is their Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP). This program combines a liberal arts degree with an engineering degree. Students enrolled in this program spend three years at Spelman College and spend another two years at an engineering institution.
Spelman College also offers pre-med and pre-dentistry courses. These classes fulfill the entrance requirements to most medical and dental schools. Pre-law courses are available, too.
In addition, Spelman College offers continuing education for students of all ages. Some courses offered include Children’s Dance and Drama, College Prep Institute, Head Start, summer programs, and more. Spelman’s honors program is designed for students desiring a stimulating educational environment. Their exchange program offers studying abroad opportunities in countries such as England, Scotland, Ghana, and the Czech Republic.
Note: Spelman College does NOT offer summer classes.
Spelman College Admissions
Spelman College is open to all female students who demonstrate the desire to further their education and who hold a high school diploma, or equivalent. Spelman College is especially interested in female students who have taken advanced academic courses in high school. Prospective students are encouraged to apply online. If interested in visiting the campus prior to applying, campus tours are available Monday through Friday at 11 AM and 2 PM while school is in session.
International students should contact an admissions representative for detailed instructions and requirements for admission.
Note: Students with undergraduate degrees are not allowed to apply to Spelman College.
Spelman College Financial Aid
Spelman College offers several financial aid options. Qualifying students can receive grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and loans. Students are required to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to be considered. Students who submit the FAFSA by March 15 receive priority to financial aid availability.
Scholarships are also offered to students demonstrating a financial need. Scholarship amounts range from $50 to those which cover tuition, room and board, and fees. Scholarships are determined based on the student’s FAFSA information.
Spelman College Students
At Spelman College, students can expect smaller class sizes, with an 11:1 student/teacher ratio. Students can enjoy on-campus living accommodations, cross-registration with all undergraduate institutions in the Atlanta University Center, intercollegiate sports, community service projects, and more. Although Spelman College does not offer a marching band, registered students can audition for marching band at Morehouse College.
Other services provided by the college include a career planning & development office, and an on-campus health services facility. The campus also has a shuttle service available, especially for students cross-registered at partnering institutions.
NOTE: Freshmen students are required to live on-campus, and are not allowed vehicles.
Because of its close proximity to downtown Atlanta, students can enjoy area attractions, restaurants, and entertainment.
Spelman College Athletics
Spelman College supports several women’s intercollegiate sports including basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, golf, tennis, and volleyball.
The Jaguars are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the Great South Athletic Conference.
















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