Spelman College

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Spelman College reported a 34.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Spelman College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Atlanta, GA, with an SAT reference of 1220 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $38,967 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

34.1%

10,610 applicants

SAT reference

1220

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$38,967

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Spelman College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106012201320
ACT (composite, 1–36)212527

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

77.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

94.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,993

Student Body

3,414

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Spelman College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$32,923
$30,001 – $48,000$34,108
$48,001 – $75,000$36,602
$75,001 – $110,000$38,640
$110,000+$44,529

Top Majors at Spelman College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences113
Psychology89
Biological & Biomedical Sciences69
Health Professions48
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies32
Visual & Performing Arts25
English Language & Literature22
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies16
Education14
Computer & Information Sciences13

Financial Aid at Spelman College

About Spelman College

Official website: https://www.spelman.edu/

Admissions: https://www.spelman.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Spelman College

What is the acceptance rate at Spelman College?

Spelman College reported a 34% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 10,610. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Spelman College?

The historical 34% acceptance rate suggests Spelman College was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Spelman College?

The imported historical records for Spelman College include an SAT reference value of 1220 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Spelman College?

The stored historical average net price at Spelman College is $38,967 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,994 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Spelman College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Spelman College is 77%. its stored first-year retention rate is 94%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $59,993. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Spelman College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Spelman College?

Spelman College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Spelman College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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