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Spelman College is located in a large city, in Atlanta, Georgia. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Spelman College top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Spelman College does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 53% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 580 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Spelman College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Spelman College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 2,318 students (2,260 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Spelman College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Division III Independents competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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"
More complete details are provided below.
Spelman College
350 Spelman Ln SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
General Phone: (404) 681-3643
Admissions Phone: (404) 270-5193
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 270-5212
http://www.spelman.edu
Spelman College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 245 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 84 | psychology |
| Science | 61 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, natural sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama, dance |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | education |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Spelman College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 498 | 27 |
Spelman College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Spelman College had a total enrollment of 2,318 students (2,260 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 19% |
| New York | 10% |
| California | 9% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Spelman College offers campus housing for 1,184 of its 2,260 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,978 | 1,887 | 47% | 595 | 32% |
| Women | 3,978 | 1,887 | 47% | 595 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 270-5193
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,945 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,945 |
| Room and board | $ 8,455 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,658 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,450 |
Financial Aid:
Spelman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 270-5212
Spelman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 48 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $72,773 | 17 | $85,535 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $58,768 | 34 | $60,525 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $51,561 | 32 | $47,024 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $47,172 | 16 | $42,009 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $43,681 | 7 | $42,024 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $55,722 | 108 | $56,812 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spelman College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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