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Spelman College

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world rank  1720

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Overview

Spelman College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a women only institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 145-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 50-59%. It is considered an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Spelman College also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Spelman College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Spelman College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Spelman College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Spelman College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym
Founded 1881
Motto Our whole school for Christ
Colours Columbia blue and white
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Location

Address 350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta
30314-4399 Georgia
United States
Spelman College's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Spelman College Phone Number (404) 681 3643
Spelman College Fax Number (404) 270 5201
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Spelman College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1932


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Spelman College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Spelman College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Spelman College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Spelman College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Spelman College's academic range and degree level offering.



Spelman College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Spelman College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Spelman College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Spelman College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Spelman College.



Spelman College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Spelman College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Spelman College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Spelman College Admission Info


Spelman College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Spelman College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Spelman College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Spelman College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Spelman College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Spelman College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Spelman College's Admission Office Admission Office

350 Spelman Lane Southwest Campus Box 277
Atlanta 30314-4399
(404)270-5193
800 982 2411

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Spelman College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Spelman College Size and Profile


Spelman College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Spelman College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Spelman College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Spelman College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Spelman College's Control Type Control Type

Spelman College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Spelman College's Entity Type Entity Type

Spelman College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Spelman College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Spelman College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Spelman College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Spelman College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Spelman College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Spelman College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Spelman College Facilities


Spelman College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Spelman College's Library


Spelman College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Spelman College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,401 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Spelman College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Spelman College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Spelman College Services


Spelman College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Spelman College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Spelman College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


Spelman College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Spelman College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Spelman College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Spelman College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Spelman College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Colleges of the South (ACS)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spelman College public or private?

Spelman College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Spelman College profit or non-profit?

Spelman College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Spelman College in terms of enrollment?

Spelman College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Spelman College in terms of academic staff?

Spelman College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Spelman College a coeducational institution?

Spelman College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Spelman College use?

Spelman College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Spelman College affiliated with?

None.

Does Spelman College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Spelman College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Spelman College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Spelman College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Spelman College located?

Spelman College is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Address: 350 Spelman Lane SW.

Is Spelman College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Spelman College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1932).

Does Spelman College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Spelman College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Spelman College have a university library?

Yes

Does Spelman College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Spelman College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,401 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Spelman College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Spelman College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Spelman College offer career services?

Yes

Does Spelman College offer distance learning?

Not reported This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does Spelman College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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