College statistics
- Address:
- 350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta, GA
30314 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.spelman.edu/
- HBCU:
- Yes
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $28,207
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $28,207
- Room and Board:
- $18,091
- Acceptance Rate:
- 34.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $549,276,684
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Spelman College is a private, historically Black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded with a mission to educate Black women, Spelman emphasizes social sciences and offers a specialized arts and sciences curriculum alongside research opportunities typical of research colleges and universities.
With an enrollment of 3,633 students, Spelman charges $28,207 annually for tuition, with a total cost of attendance of $46,298 including room and board. The college admits about one-third of applicants, and enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile of 660 on the SAT Reading section and 610 on the SAT Math section. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.
Spelman's institutional endowment of over $549 million supports its research mission and financial aid commitments. The college is recognized for opportunity and economic mobility, serving students who go on to higher earnings. Prospective students should visit www.spelman.edu/ for more information about admissions and programs.