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Spelman, founded in 1881, is a private, historically black, liberal arts college for women. Its 32-acre campus is located one mile from downtown Atlanta.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Undergrad women only
2,597
Undergraduates
2,597
Women - 100%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
24% of 11,533 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.96
SAT Math
520-630 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
570-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
22-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
21%
Average Freshman Award
$19,340
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$34,425
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
207
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
28%
10-19
33%
20-29
31%
30-39
7%
40-49
1%
50-99
1%
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Atlanta Population
512,550
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
54% of all students
Mascot
Jaguars
Sororities
4% of women participate
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4%
Asian
1.2%
Black/African-American
97.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0%
White
0%
International Students
0.5% from 12 countries
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
66.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
36.7%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
31.0%
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