Spelman College Atlanta, GA

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1 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman, founded in 1881, is a private, historically black, liberal arts college for women. Its 32-acre campus is located one mile from downtown Atlanta. Web Site Institution Type Private Coeducational No, women only Undergraduate Students 2,125 Women 2,125 (100.0%) Men Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Very difficult 36% of 7,864 applicants were admitted Yes Yes February 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.46 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading 526 average range of middle 50% 547 average range of middle 50% SAT Writing range of middle 50% ACT Composite 23 average range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $51,892 Tuition and Fees $28,431 Room and Board $13,461 Average Percent of Need Met 33% Average Freshman Award $15,771 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $38,430

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 171 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 26% of classes students: 36% of classes students: 29% of classes students: 8% of classes students: 1% of classes students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Atlanta Population 443,775 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Atlanta Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 99% of freshmen, 67% of all students Jaguars 2% of women participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 91.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 70.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 28% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 25.0% 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 97.2% Black/African-American 0.2% Hispanic/Latino 1.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.0% White 0.8% from 7 countries

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is not accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 2 4 Science 2 3 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives 6 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required February 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not used if submitted Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 350 Spelman Lane, SW City, State, Zip Atlanta, GA Phone (404) Fax (404) Early Admission Early Decision Offered admiss@spelman.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 1 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered December 15 Yes Early Action Deadline November 15 Early Action Notification December 31 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $35 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 1 April 1 May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 679 Students Accepting Wait List Position 210 Students Admitted From Wait List 31 36% of 7,864 applicants were admitted 36% of 7,864 applicants were admitted 634 (23%) of 2,810 admitted students enrolled 634 (23%) of 2,810 admitted students enrolled 26% of 244 applicants were admitted 53% of 2592 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Critical Reading Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % 526 average range of middle 50% 547 average range of middle 50% SAT Writing range of middle 50% Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA and Above 42% % % % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% 23 average range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 38% Top quarter: 75% Top half: 88% Bottom half: 12% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 0% Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $51,892 Tuition and Fees $28,431 Room and Board $13,461 Books and Supplies $3,000 Other Expenses $7,000 Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Web Site Net Price Calculator URL admiss@spelman.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning February 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 33% Average Award $15,771 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 513 (96.6%) of freshmen 458 (89.3%) of applicants 456 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need 2 (.4%) of aid recipients Received by 345 (75.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,459 Received by 437 (95.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,964 3 (.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $42,292 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 33% Average Award $16,900 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,853 (89.9%) of undergraduates 1,700 (91.7%) of applicants 1,679 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need 14 (.8%) of aid recipients Received by 1,344 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,410 Received by 1,620 (96.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,177 Received by 2 (.1%) of aid recipients 15 (.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $35,697

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 77% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $38,430 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music, Theater/Drama

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Chemistry, General Computer Science Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies French Language and Literature History, General Human Services, General International Relations and Affairs Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Religion/Religious Studies Sociology Sociology and Anthropology Spanish Language and Literature Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Women's Studies

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Social sciences, Psychology, Biological/life sciences Engineering Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 171 Part-Time Faculty 77 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 91% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 26% of classes students: 36% of classes students: 29% of classes students: 8% of classes students: 1% of classes students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 31% of discussion sections/labs students: 52% of discussion sections/labs students: 15% of discussion sections/labs students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 76,329 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 700 Internet/ Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Atlanta Population 443,775 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Atlanta 39 acres Temperature 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta 5 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta 7 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Women's dorms Students in College Housing 99% of freshmen, 67% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 33% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other lighted pathways/sidewalks PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Jaguars Columbia blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook 2% of women participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,125 No, women only Women 2,125 (100.0%) Men Full-Time Undergraduates 2,061 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 97.2% Black/African-American 0.2% Hispanic/Latino 1.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.0% White 0.8% from 7 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 91.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 70.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 75.4% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 77.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 28% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 25.0% $42,440 per year Disciplines Pursued Business 1% Engineering 1% Law 10% Theology 1% Arts and Sciences 16% Medicine 3% Education 9% Other 3% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2018