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Spelman College
2015 Fact Sheet
Spelman College is a highly selective, historically Black college that empowers women to change
the world. A global leader in the education of women of African descent, Spelman offers a holistic
education founded on academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, and the intellectual,
creative, ethical, and leadership development of our students.
Location & Campus
Study Abroad
Spelman College’s beautifully landscaped, 39-acre gated
campus is 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Within easy
reach are the studios of CNN, the Georgia Aquarium, the
Dr. Martin Luther King historical site, Centennial Olympic
Park, and much more.
Spelman hosts international opportunities in over 40 countries
around the world. Our study-abroad programs include
partnerships with universities in the West Indies, England,
Czech Republic, Portugal, Japan, and Chile, among others.
Students return from abroad with new perspectives on
careers, culture, and life.
Students
Encompassing more than 2,000 students from 43 states
and 13 countries, the Spelman community represents
diverse religious traditions, cultural backgrounds, and
life experiences.
Faculty
The Spelman faculty comprises some 170 full-time teacherscholars, 80 percent of whom hold the Ph.D. or other terminal
degree. With a student/faculty ratio of only 10:1, Spelman
fosters close bonds between faculty and students.
Accreditation
Spelman College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, and we are proud members of the Atlanta
University Center Consortium.
Research
Spelman encourages students to explore and ask the big
questions through research. Whether you are interested in
science, psychology, art, or social justice, opportunities exist
to work with faculty and uncover new ideas within your
discipline.
Internships
Experience is an integral part of learning at Spelman.
Our students hone valuable skills through internships
and cooperative programs at leading companies and
organizations, including:
Atlanta Black Arts Council
BMW
Capitol Hill
CNN
Coca-Cola
ExxonMobil
GE
JPMorgan Chase
Morgan Stanley
Procter & Gamble
The White House
Student Life
Spelman students engage in more
than 70 active clubs and organizations on campus, including Student
Government, International Student
Association, Habitat for Humanity,
the Student Health Associates and
Peer Educators (SHAPE), and chapters of historically Black sororities.
Students may also participate in a
wide range of activities in conjunction with Morehouse College and
Clark Atlanta University, including
marching bands, cheering squads,
community outreach, and spiritual
development.
Residence Life
From historic residence halls to
apartment-style environments,
Spelman offers a wide choice of
living options in 11 residence halls.
All first-year and sophomore
students are required to live on
campus, and most juniors and seniors
choose to do so as well. Living
options include smaller “themed” halls
focusing on spiritual development,
social justice, or green living.
Alumnae
Spelman graduates go on to prestigious graduate and professional
programs, global corporations,
and government agencies around
the world. Our alumnae are Pulitzer
Prize–winning authors, accomplished actors and artists, savvy
business executives, innovative
biomedical engineers, and realworld economists dedicated to
improving the quality of life for
those in underserved nations.
Each year, our best and brightest
alumnae return to campus to
mentor our students, and ensure
that this proud legacy of greatness
continues for generations to come.
Admission
Admission to Spelman College is
highly competitive. In addition to
academic credentials, we consider
leadership experiences, extracurricular involvement, community
service, employment, and personal
interests and abilities.
Fall 2015 Admitted
Student Profile
Average GPA: 3.6
Average SAT (CR+M): 1072
Average ACT Composite: 23
Top five States of Origin:
- Georgia
- Maryland
- Illinois
- New York
- California
Application Deadlines
Early Decision: November 1
Early Notification: November 15
Regular Decision: February 1
Transfer Decision (Fall): April 1
Transfer Decision (Spring):
November 1
Financial Aid
& Scholarships
Approximately 87 percent of
students receive financial aid in
the form of grants, loans, merit, and
need-based scholarships and/or
work-study assistance; any student
who submits a complete first-year
admissions application will receive
scholarship consideration. Visit
www.spelman.edu/scholarships
for details.
Costs for 2015–2016
Tuition & Fees: $26,388
Room & Board: $12,363
Spelman College admits qualified female
candidates without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, marital
or veteran status, or any other legally
protected status.
Visiting Spelman
The best way to find out if Spelman
is for you is to visit our beautiful
campus. Spelman offers tours of the
campus on weekdays at 11 a.m. and
2 p.m. throughout the year.
A Day in Your Life
October 5, 2015
November 9, 2015
January 25, 2016
To register, go to
www.spelman.edu/adiyl.
Contact Us
Apply to Spelman
Learn how to apply at
www.spelman.edu/applyonline.
Apply via Common Application
at www.commonapp.org.
Spelman College
Office of Admissions, Box 277
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
800-982-2411 or 404-270-5193
[email protected]
www.spelman.edu/admissions
Tweet us @SpelmanCollege
and become a fan on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Spelman
CollegeAdmissions.
Go to www.spelman.edu/visitus to
schedule your tour.
We also offer a series of open house
events called A Day in Your Life,
which give students the opportunity
to spend a day at Spelman and
experience it firsthand.
Majors
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Comparative
Women’s Studies
Computer and
Information Sciences
Drama
Dual-Degree Engineering
Dual-Degree Nursing
Early Childhood Education
Economics
English
Environmental Science
and Studies
French
History
Human Services
Independent Major
International Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish
Minors
African Diaspora and
the World
Anthropology
Art
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Comparative
Women’s Studies
Computer Science
Dance
Drama
Economics
Education Studies
English
Environmental Health
Environmental Studies
Film and Visual Culture
French
History
Information Science
International Studies
Japan Studies
Management and
Organization
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health*
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Writing
*In collaboration with
Morehouse College
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