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Spelman College
Atlanta,
GA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate28%
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About Spelman College
Spelman College is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman College was founded in 1881. The college currently enrolls around 2,374 students a year, including 2,374 undergrad students.
Spelman College Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Spelman College. Spelman College admitted 28% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 13,649 applications received in 2022, 3,875 students were offered admission.
| Spelman College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 28% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 29% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 51% |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 51% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Spelman College is located Atlanta.
If you are interested in seeing Spelman College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Atlanta, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.
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College Info
Spelman College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Spelman College is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Spelman College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Spelman College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Spelman College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$44,551
In State$44,551
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$25,880
$25,880
Fees
$3,005
$3,005
Housing
$15,666
$15,666
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Unknown
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time27%
In State73%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,374
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
28%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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