Spelman College, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Women-Only
Main Campus
Spelman College Rankings
Affordability9
Selectivity42
Retention79
Graduation60
Earnings24
Diversity2
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Spelman College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies5%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences17%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
English Language and Literature7%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs<1%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology17%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences23%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Spelman College
39%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Spelman College
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$52K
Average Total Cost
$41K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $37K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $37K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $42K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $42K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $45K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Spelman College
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
42%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $14K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 37% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 42% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 61% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Spelman College
91%
Retention Rate
8%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 77% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 75% | 35% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 63% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 82% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Spelman College
94%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Spelman College
2,166
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 100% | 68% | 64% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | <1% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | <1% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
Location Map
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