Spelman College

Atlanta, GA · Large city

AskSchool #148 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeHBCUWomen’s collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
24.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$38,967
Sticker price $50,952
Graduation rate
78%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$59,993
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
24.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,610
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,617
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
727
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
34%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
—
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–680
SAT math, middle 50%
518–640
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–29
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
24% / 19%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$32,923
Family income $30–48k$34,108
Family income $48–75k$36,602
Family income $75–110k$38,640
Family income $110k+$44,529
Full sticker price (per year)
$50,952
Tuition & fees – in-state
$31,556
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$31,556
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with federal loans
48%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
78%
Freshmen who return for year 2
94%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$33,611
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$59,993

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,414
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
95%
Students receiving Pell grants
28%
Full-time faculty
70%

Undergraduate diversity

Black86%
White5.1%
Unknown2.8%
Asian2.0%
Two or more1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native1.3%
Hispanic0.9%
International0.5%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing36%
Social Sciences15%
Psychology11%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences7.0%
Health Professions6.6%
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies5.4%
Visual & Performing Arts4.1%
English3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Helene Gayle
Main phone
(404) 681-3643
Address
350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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