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Spelman College

Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4399

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Spelman College is a private urban institution in Atlanta, Georgia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1184.

A mid-sized campus of 3.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,993 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,828.

Established
1881
Motto
Our Whole School for Christ
Type
Private historically Black women's liberal arts college
Conference
Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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34%Acceptance
1184SAT Avg
3,633Students
11:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$59,993Earnings 10yr
$36,828Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Spelman College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1184

Reading & Writing
550660
Math
510610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

34.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1184

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,058
Room & Board$16,293
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$49,349
Average Net Price$36,828
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,898
$30–48K$31,961
$48–75K$34,390
$75–110K$35,209
$110K+$42,201

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,828

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,633
Gender Split
93% / 7%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 74%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.1%
Freshman Retention93.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,676
8 Years$54,188
10 Years$59,993

Rankings

U.S. News
#40
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#95

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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