Spelman College
Atlanta, GA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 25%
Spelman College is a private university in Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman College enrolls 4,039 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 4,039 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 25% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $30,058 |
| Out-of-State | $30,058 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Spelman College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 518 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 26 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Spelman College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $26,915 | $26,915 |
| Fees | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| Room and Board | $16,293 | $16,293 |
| Books | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $47,851 | $47,851 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Psychology, General | 89 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 62 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 61 | ||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 48 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 34 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 31 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 16 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Documentary Production | 5 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release