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Spelman College

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5.0 2 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,417
Spelman College overview
Spelman College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Spelman College, a private historically Black women's liberal arts institution, is situated in Atlanta's West End Historic District, approximately three miles from downtown. Established in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, the campus features a mix of Victorian-era and modern buildings across its 39-acre urban campus. As one of the nation's most selective historically Black colleges, Spelman maintains rigorous admission standards and is particularly known for its programs in STEM fields, social sciences, and arts. The college consistently ranks among the top producers of Black women who go on to earn doctoral degrees in science and engineering fields. Students reside in one of eleven residence halls on campus, maintaining Spelman's tradition as a primarily residential undergraduate community.

Spelman College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs
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Ratings

Spelman is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Spelman College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
Spelman College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1108/1320
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/29
  • GPA 3.75

Acceptance Rate

24.9%
Spelman College applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 23.6%
  • Application Fee $40

Applicant Competition Very High

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,556
Costs for Spelman College
Fee Cost
Tuition $31,556
Books and Supplies $1,500
Other Fees $3,349
Room and Board $18,091
Budget for Other Expenses $4,995
Total One Year Cost $59,491
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Spelman College are Social Sciences, Psychology, and Biology. 28% of students major in Social Sciences, 20% in Psychology, and 14% in Biology.

  • Social Sciences 28%
  • Psychology 20%
  • Biology 14%
  • English and Literature 12%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141060.

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Last updated: August 2026