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Spelman College

Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4399

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1184

Reading & Writing
550660
Math
510610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2127

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.0%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

7

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

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
10 Years$59,993

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#40
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#95
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Over time they attracted more students; when the first term ended they had enrolled 80 students in the seminary.
  • In 1882 the two women returned to Massachusetts to bid for more money and were introduced to businessman John D.
  • In 1884 the name of the school was changed to the Spelman Seminary in honor of Laura Spelman Rockefeller and her parents.
  • Rockefeller donated the funds for the oldest building on campus, Rockefeller Hall, which was built in 1886.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from GA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
1 mi(2 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
214 mi(371 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
228 mi(395 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta7 mi
BHM Birmingham135 mi
BNA Nashville209 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
New York, NY747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Hartford, CT846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Providence, RI901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Albany, NY843 mi · ~24h 21m drive
Syracuse, NY782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Rochester, NY747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Buffalo, NY699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA523 mi · ~15h 7m drive
Harrisburg, PA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Newark, NJ741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Washington, DC543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Baltimore, MD578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Atlanta, GA1 mi · ~2 min drive
Charlotte, NC228 mi · ~6h 35m drive
Raleigh, NC357 mi · ~10h 19m drive
Miami, FL607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Orlando, FL402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Tampa, FL417 mi · ~12h 3m drive
Nashville, TN214 mi · ~6h 11m drive
New Orleans, LA423 mi · ~12h 13m drive
Richmond, VA471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Chicago, IL589 mi · ~17h 1m drive
Detroit, MI598 mi · ~17h 17m drive
Minneapolis, MN908 mi · ~26h 14m drive
St. Louis, MO467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Kansas City, MO675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Indianapolis, IN427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Columbus, OH437 mi · ~12h 37m drive
Cleveland, OH556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI669 mi · ~19h 20m drive
Dallas, TX718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Houston, TX700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Austin, TX817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
San Antonio, TX880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Los Angeles, CA1931 mi · ~55h 47m drive
San Francisco, CA2134 mi · ~61h 39m drive
San Diego, CA1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
Seattle, WA2177 mi · ~62h 53m drive
Portland, OR2168 mi · ~62h 38m drive
Denver, CO1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Honolulu, HI4491 mi · ~129h 44m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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