Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Spelman College
Spelman College is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Atlanta, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,414 students. The acceptance rate is 25%. 78% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,993.
25%
Acceptance
$38,967
Net price
3,414
Enrollment
78%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
25%
Acceptance rate
1,220
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$38,967
Average net price
$31,556
In-state tuition
$31,556
Out-of-state tuition
$18,091
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$50,952
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$59,993
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,676
Median earnings (6 yrs)
78%
Graduation rate
94%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$15,850
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,414
Total enrollment
22%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
21%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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