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Spelman College was established in 1881, and was initially known as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, and was given its present name in the year 1924. Spelman College is a private women’s college located in Atlanta, Georgia. The main campus of the college consists of five buildings which are spread across an area of 9 acres. The institution offers over 25 majors and minors in streams including humanities, social sciences, arts, mathematics, and natural sciences. Continuing education and off-campus study programs are also organized by the college.
Spelman College’s athletics department fields a number of women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III in basketball, golf, cross-country, softball, and tennis. The teams are known as the Jaguars.
Spelman College is located in a large city, in Atlanta, GA. 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 mathematics, science, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Spelman College does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 67% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 580 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school 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, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Spelman College offers classes to 2,343 students (2,549 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school. A very high share of students at Spelman College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
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
http://www.spelman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 247 | economics, political science, English, sociology, women's studies, history, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 97 | psychology |
| Science | 64 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, natural sciences, physics |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | education |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | human services |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Spelman College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 483 | 30 |
Spelman College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Spelman College had a total enrollment of 2,343 students (2,549 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 59% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 22% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| California | 7% |
| New York | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Spelman College offers campus housing for 1,481 of its 2,549 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 5,656 | 1,866 | 33% | 557 | 30% |
| Women | 5,656 | 1,866 | 33% | 557 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,531 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,531 |
| Room and board | $ 9,734 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Spelman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159400)
Spelman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $70,696 | 17 | $84,771 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $65,906 | 39 | $65,773 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $55,236 | 25 | $49,074 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $43,679 | 21 | $45,894 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $45,673 | 8 | $47,292 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $60,994 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $59,644 | 115 | $59,828 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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