Spelman College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
Quick Facts
3,633
Total Enrollment
34%
Acceptance Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
$45,676
Median Earnings (6yr)
$30,058
In-State Tuition
$36,828
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1184
Avg SAT Score
About Spelman College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's |
Location
| Address | 350 Spelman Lane SW |
| City | Atlanta, GA |
| ZIP Code | 30314-4399 |
| County | Fulton County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Helene Gayle (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 3,633 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 7% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 3.1% |
| Black | 73.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.6% |
| Unknown | 20.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 25.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 30.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$30,058
In-State Tuition
$30,058
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,349
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,828
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 29% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 58% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 29% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $21,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $40,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 42% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $31,898 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $31,961 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $34,390 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $35,209 |
| $110,001+ | $42,201 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$45,676
6 Years After
$54,188
8 Years After
$59,993
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,898 | 75th percentile: $66,368
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,755
Low Income
$45,172
Middle Income
$49,108
High Income
Student Outcomes
94%
Full-Time Retention
76%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,334
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$15,495
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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