What makes Spelman different
- Research for undergraduates. Programs like RISE and a six-week summer lab program let students start research early.
- Health careers. Since 1971 its Health Careers Program has helped well over 800 students into health professions schools.
- The Atlanta University Center. Students can take courses at other AUC schools, and Sisters Chapel anchors campus life.
What Spelman students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): psychology (89), political science (62), biology (61), health sciences (48), econometrics and quantitative economics (34) and international/globalization studies (31). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Spelman if…
- You want a women's HBCU with deep traditions.
- You're drawn to biology, psychology, health careers or the arts.
- You'd like to be in Atlanta.
Worth asking about
- How do students find research in the first year?
- Which AUC courses can students take?
How Spelman compares with other liberal arts colleges
Spelman has the lowest published tuition in this group and is one of four women's colleges here. See how these 20 liberal arts colleges compare.
FAQ
What is Spelman College's acceptance rate? 24.9% for fall 2024: 2,990 of 12,023 applicants were admitted.
Does Spelman have early decision? Yes. Spelman offers binding early decision and non-binding early action; early action applicants hear by December 31. Source
Does Spelman require the SAT or ACT? No. Spelman's test-optional policy covers early decision, early action and regular decision. This applies to students applying in 2026–27 for fall 2027. Source
Does Spelman charge out-of-state tuition? No. Spelman is private, so published tuition and fees are the same for students from any state: $31,556 a year before aid. About 79% of first-year students came from outside Georgia.
How much is Spelman tuition per semester? About $15,778 a semester, half the published $31,556 a year, before aid.
How many students go to Spelman? About 3,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Spelman known for? Its history as a leading HBCU for women, research and health careers, and Atlanta.
How much does Spelman cost? Published tuition and fees are $31,556 a year before aid, and the total cost of attendance is $50,952. Students who received aid paid $38,319 a year on average.
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