Spelman Admission Requirements
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Spelman Admission Overview
Spelman admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Georgia. Last year Spelman admitted 24.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (A-) and SAT 1108-1320 / ACT 22-29. Spelman is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Spelman is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Spelman Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for Spelman College
Acceptance Rate
The Spelman acceptance rate is 24.9%. Last year, only 2,990 of 12,023 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Georgia and the 89th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Spelman and can you get accepted?
Spelman is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
Spelman College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Spelman GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.75Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.75
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Spelman typically have around a 3.75 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Matching last year's 3.75 average does not by itself determine admission. Spelman is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #7 in Georgia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Spelman Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Spelman College is test-optional for first-year applicants in early decision, early action, and regular decision. SAT or ACT scores are not required, and you do not have to explain if you skip them. After you apply, Spelman emails a Test Score Consideration Form; if you do not return it by the deadline, scores are left out of review. If you send scores, Spelman superscores the SAT and the ACT. Applicants who omit scores are still considered for merit scholarships.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.spelman.edu/admissions/applying-to-spelman/test-optional-admissions-policy.html
Spelman SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1108-1320Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
23%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 518
- Composite 1108
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 680
- Math 640
- Composite 1320
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Spelman typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1108–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. Spelman ranks #8 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1108 to 1320
Matching last year's 1108–1320 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
Spelman is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Spelman ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 18
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 26
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Spelman typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Spelman places #9 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 29
Landing in last year's 22–29 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
You may apply to Spelman without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
59% of Spelman College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Spelman College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Spelman College is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Spelman is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 24.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1108-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141060.
GPA calculator: Spelman College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026