At a glance
Average net price
$38,967
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
78.5%
Admission rate
25%
Undergrad size
3,414
In-state tuition
$31,556
Out-of-state tuition
$31,556
Cost of attendance
$50,952
Median earnings (10y)
$59,993
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,220
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 94.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (50%), social sciences (24%), stem (11%).
- STEM11%
- Health5%
- Business50%
- Humanities & arts10%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services1%
- Business49.8%~1,700 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences11.6%~397 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.2%~313 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~242 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~169 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.4%~49 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 422 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 133 | $23,944 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 103 | $23,318 | $26,502 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 103 | $38,532 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | — | $25,155 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 76 | $48,695 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 60 | $28,355 | $25,564 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | $26,667 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $26,747 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | $23,573 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 21 | $61,181 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Spelman College
Spelman College is a mid-sized institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 3,414 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Spelman College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,967 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $31,556 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $50,952 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 78.5%, a strong completion outcome. 94.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,993 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Spelman College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (50% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), stem (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Spelman College accepts 25% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,220.
Location & campus
Set in Atlanta, Georgia (city), Spelman College draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Spelman College
Q.How much does Spelman College cost?
The average net price at Spelman College is $38,967 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $50,952.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Spelman College?
Spelman College has a 6-year graduation rate of 78.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Spelman College?
Spelman College admits 25% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Spelman College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Spelman College graduate earns $59,993 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Spelman College?
Published tuition is $31,556 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Spelman College located?
Spelman College is located in Atlanta, Georgia (ZIP 30314).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Spelman College at their official website.