An outstanding historically Black college for women. Spelman promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts, and develops the intellectual, ethical, and leadership potential of its students. Spelman seeks to empower the total person, who appreciates the many cultures of the world and commits to positive social change
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
510
590
SAT Math
490
570
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
21
25
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$15,945
$17,005
$18,615
Books and supplies
$1,658
$1,700
$1,750
Room and board (on campus)
$8,455
$8,750
$9,200
Room and board (off campus)
$8,455
$8,750
$9,200
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (404) 270-5212
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 91%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,889
State/Local Grants: $3,128
Institutional Grants: $6,480
Student Loans: $5,198
