Spelman College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2356 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 664 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 606 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 15 of 63 | In Georgia, US |
| # 6 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| # 880 of 2,357 | For Gender Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Spelman College has an acceptance rate of 25% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Applicants | 12,023 | - | 12,023 |
| Admissions | 2,990 | - | 2,990 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 701 | - | 701 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 5% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Black or African American | 86% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Spelman College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Spelman College majors
Spelman College has granted 481 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Spelman College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 89 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 62 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 48 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 34 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
| Women's Studies | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 |
| Mathematics, General | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Dance, General | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 |
| Documentary Production | 5 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Human Services, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Photography | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 481 |
Publications & Citations
Spelman College has published 1,536 scientific papers with 22,695 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Chemistry.
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65 Notable alumni
1. Maxine D. Hayes
2. Evelyn LaRue Pittman
3. Joycelyn Harrison
4. Effie Ellis
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