Published
January 22, 2013
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Private not-for-profit | 2,149 students
An outstanding historically Black college for women, Spelman promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts, and develops the intellectual, ethical, and leadership potential of its students. Spelman seeks to empower the total person who appreciates the many cultures of the world and commits to positive social change.
School Overview: | Spelman College | |
| County | Fulton County, GA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 199 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,149 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,074 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 75 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 98% | 6% |
| % White | - | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $23,794 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $23,794 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 38% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 480-570 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 465-560 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 20-26 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 19-24 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 20-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Spelman College is a private, independent, liberal arts, historically Black college for women, founded in 1881.
- Spelman is part of the largest consortium of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Its four partner institutions include Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners. They also share the Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- Spelman has a historic campus of 32 acres, dating back to 1883, five minutes west of downtown Atlanta. There are 25 buildings, including Sisters Chapel, Giles Hall, Packard Hall, Rockefeller Hall and Reynolds Cottage. The Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center was dedicated in 1996, and a new state-of-the-art Science Center houses classrooms and labs.
- The college offers Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, Child Development, Comparative Women's Studies, Drama, Economics, English, French, History, Human Services, Independent Major, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Spanish, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology. Bachelor of Science degree is offered in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering/Dual Degree, Mathematics, Environmental Science or Physics.
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