Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,417
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Women only
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 50.76%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 20.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.0% (2012)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 90.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 81.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 73.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 64.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.6%
Black: 97.2%
Hispanic: 0.0%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 97.2%
Hispanic: 0.0%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,222
In-State tuition: $28,181Out-of-State tuition: $28,181
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,063 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,063 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $66,728 (2017)
Median Family Income: $43,781 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 72.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $24,944 |
| $30k-48k | $26,329 |
| $48k-75k | $29,141 |
| $75k-110k | $30,510 |
| $110k+ | $32,570 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 66%6-year graduation rate: 76%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 44.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 50.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 32.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,738 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,061 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 22 | $26,000 | $270 | $27,301 ($2,275) | $47,149 ($3,929) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $47,258 ($3,938) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 35 | $25,564 | $268 | $28,283 ($2,357) | $45,615 ($3,801) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 55 | $26,502 | $276 | $25,788 ($2,149) | $36,086 ($3,007) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 19 | $63,271 ($5,273) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $62,129 ($5,177) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 60 | $26,000 | $272 | $23,624 ($1,969) | $43,305 ($3,609) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 49 | $27,000 | $280 | $53,366 ($4,447) | $67,871 ($5,656) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 58 | $27,000 | $278 | $40,114 ($3,343) | $47,045 ($3,920) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 22 | $26,747 | $284 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | $25,831 ($2,153) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 31 | $25,155 | $262 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $78,813Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $377,941,509 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $570,846,842 (2022)