Spelman College Description:
Spelman College, a historically black college for women, is located a few minutes from downtown Atlanta. Its urban location allows it to share resources with the Atlanta University Center, a consortium of historically Black colleges including Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman has a strong liberal arts focus, and the school places well in rankings of best schools for African Americans and best schools for social mobility. The college's 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio means that undergraduates get lots of personal attention.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 38%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Spelman
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 570
- SAT Math: 465 / 560
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 24
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 24
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,170 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 100% Female
- 96% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $23,794
- Books: $2,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,541
- Other Expenses: $4,300
- Total Cost: $41,635
Spelman College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%
- Spelman College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 75%
- Loans: 73%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $10,326
- Loans: $7,322
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, Education, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 70%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 77%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Spelman College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.spelman.edu/about-us
"An outstanding historically black college for women, Spelman promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts and develops the intellectual, ethical and leadership potential of its students.Spelman seeks to empower the total person, who appreciates the many cultures of the world and commits to positive social change."
