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Spelman College

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  • 350 Spelman Lane SW
    Atlanta , GA 30314-4399
    (404) 681-3643
    http://www.spelman.edu

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    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    2,177
    Full time
    2,080
    Part time
    97
    Men full time
    0
    Women full time
    2,080
    Mission Statement

    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

    Spelman College More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelor's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

  • Spelman College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $35
    Applied
    6,010
    Admitted
    2,262
    Enrolled
    567
    Admitted %
    38%

    Spelman College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Spelman College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    76%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    480
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    568
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    470
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    560
    Students submitting ACT
    56%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    20
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24

    Spelman College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    0%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    0%
    Hispanic
    0%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    0%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    5%

  • Spelman College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $22,010
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $22,010
    Books and Supplies
    $1,800
    On-campus room and board
    $10,464
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Spelman College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    92%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    46% , $5,537 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    52% , $7,792 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    71% , $8,521 on average

  • Spelman College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor
    Women's Studies 10
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
    Biochemistry 3
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 53
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
    Education Bachelor
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14
    Engineering Bachelor
    Engineering, General 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor
    Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other 3
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
    English Language and Literature, General 52
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
    French Language and Literature 1
    Spanish Language and Literature 7
    History Bachelor
    History, General 12
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 14
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor
    Philosophy 3
    Religion/Religious Studies 4
    Physical Sciences Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 12
    Physics, General 1
    Psychology Bachelor
    Psychology, General 98
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor
    Human Services, General 4
    Social Sciences Bachelor
    Anthropology 3
    Economics, General 52
    International Relations and Affairs 14
    Political Science and Government, General 57
    Sociology 23
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 4
    Music, General 7
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 0

  • Spelman College Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    February 1
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Fall application deadline
    February 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    February 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    March 1
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    November 1
    College will notify student of early decision by
    December 15
    Early action deadline
    November 15
    College will notify student of early action by
    December 31

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    March 1
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    October 1
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    May 1

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    https://banner-web.spelman.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
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    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.spelman.edu/students/prospective/visit/map.shtml

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    CEEB Code
    5628
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    -
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    -

    Spelman CollegeNames and Abbreviations

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    Spelman College
    Formal/Precise Name
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    Informal Name
    Spelman
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Student Reviews of Spelman College

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based on 38 reviews

  • Chastity from College Grove, TN

    STAY ON TOP OF YOUR WORK...develop appropriate personal relationships w/ your professors, if need be...GO OUT...get familiar and involved with the community (the AUC)...it's scary @ first, but you'll always have your sisters for support &… more read full review

    STAY ON TOP OF YOUR WORK...develop appropriate personal relationships w/ your professors, if need be...GO OUT...get familiar and involved with the community (the AUC)...it's scary @ first, but you'll always have your sisters for support & encouragement...LOVE YOUR SPELMAN/AUC SISTERS/CLARK & MOREHOUSE BROTHERS...these girls & boys will be ones in which you will grow life-long relationships with...it's a wonderful experience...MAKE GOOD CHOICES...boys...partying...just be an adult...
    Overall Lesson: Change the misconception of African American Youth (particularly young women) through kind words, intelligent banter, and common civility- Spelman College offers all of these advantages to those who seek them. Consider Spelman College based upon an aspiration to discover an institute where your ability to serve others is just as important as your academic record...where your search of a special venue is validated where learning is a passion, not just another formality. At Spelman College, you wish dwell in a location where you are simply not only a student body member, but a cherished member of society, a place where you are an individual, and not a number. Spelman College is a place where your desire is not purely to improve oneself, but rather improve the world. read full review

  • Elishauntae' from Washington, DC

    Listen to that you are told to do get along with people alway ask for help when need, and enjoy school. Col. is not like High School, Make your class where you come control the time. If you have work study make sure you be there or no who to report… more read full review

    Listen to that you are told to do get along with people alway ask for help when need, and enjoy school. College is not like High School, Make your class where you come control the time. If you have work study make sure you be there or no who to report to so you will not got the bad schedule. read full review

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Spelman College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

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The United Negro College Fund - R
WISE Scholarship - R
Bonner Scholarship -
Dean’s Scholarships -
Dewitt Wallace Scholarship Program -
Georgia Hope Scholarship -
Other Scholarships -
Presidential Scholarship -
Scholarships for Continuing Students - R R
The Sisters Chapel Scholars Program $5,000
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