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Spelman College

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world rank  1522

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Overview

Established in 1881, the Spelman College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Atlanta (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Spelman College is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) women only US higher education institution. Spelman College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 143-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Spelman College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University 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

University Identity

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

Address 350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta
30314-4399 Georgia
United States
Spelman College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Spelman College Phone Number +1 (404) 681 3643
Spelman College Fax Number +1 (404) 270 5201

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Spelman College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Spelman College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Spelman College's admission information.

Spelman College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Women Only.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).


Spelman College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Spelman College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Spelman College's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


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 Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


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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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Spelman College.

Spelman College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Spelman College has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Spelman College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Spelman College's Control Type Control Type

Spelman College is a private higher education institution.


Spelman College's Entity Type Entity Type

Spelman College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Spelman College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Spelman College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group(s).


Religious Affiliation

Spelman College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Spelman College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Spelman College's main facilities:


Spelman College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Spelman College's Library


Spelman College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Spelman College's main services:


Spelman College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Spelman College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Spelman College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Spelman College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Spelman College is legally recognized 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Spelman College's Facebook page Spelman College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Spelman College's X (formerly Twitter) page Spelman College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Spelman College's YouTube channel Spelman College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Spelman College's Instagram page Spelman College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Spelman College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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