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About Spelman College

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Spelman College is a private liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA, known for its hbcu, womens college, and liberal arts college. With an acceptance rate of 28%, Spelman College is selective, typically enrolling around 577 students each year. Spelman College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Spelman College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,398 per year; the sticker price of $48,244 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Spelman College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

28%
Overall Accept Rate
4.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1200
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.75 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1100 – 1300 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Spelman College

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Essay Strategy
Spelman's essays carry the most weight in admissions decisions, so your personal statement and supplemental responses need to directly connect your goals to Spelman's mission of developing Black women as global leaders. Be explicit about why an HBCU environment, and Spelman specifically, is the right place for your growth rather than writing a generic essay about your identity.
Application Strategy
Mention specific ways you plan to engage with Atlanta University Center Consortium partners like Morehouse and Clark Atlanta, as well as Atlanta-based internship and research opportunities, since Spelman expects applicants to understand the unique academic ecosystem they are entering.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Spelman College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$32.9k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$34.1k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$36.6k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$38.6k
110k+~$48k/yr$44.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

76%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,514
Undergrad Enrollment
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