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 www.spelman.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational No, women only Undergraduate Students 2,135 Women 2,135 (100.0%) Men Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Very difficult 54% of 4,324 applicants were admitted Yes Yes February 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.55 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 529 average 440-540 range of middle 50% 495 average 460-560 range of middle 50% 22 average 19-24 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $45,051 Tuition and Fees $26,388 Room and Board $12,363 Average Percent of Need Met 34% Average Freshman Award $15,611 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $35,516
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 180 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 42% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 3% 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, 71% of all students Jaguars 57% of women participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 88.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 59.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 88.2% Black/African-American 0.3% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.0% White 8.4% Unknown 1.5% from 13 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 52.0%
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 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 3 History 2 Academic Electives 6 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required May 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office 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 30314-4399 Phone (404) 681-3643 x5193 Fax (404) 215-7788 E-mail 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
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 Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Not accepted Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Other SAT or ACT scores required for freshmen Financial Need 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
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 364 Students Accepting Wait List Position 290 Students Admitted From Wait List 13 54% of 4,324 applicants were admitted 54% of 4,324 applicants were admitted 613 (26%) of 2,335 admitted students enrolled 613 (26%) of 2,335 admitted students enrolled 64% of 168 applicants were admitted 73% of 1269 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 41% Score of 400-500 42% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 36% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 529 average 440-540 range of middle 50% 495 average 460-560 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.55 3.75 and Above 28% 3.50-3.74 25% 3.25-3.49 22% 3.00-3.24 18% 2.50-2.99 7% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 1% Score of 24-29 31% Score of 18-23 59% Score of 12-17 9% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 19-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 25% Top quarter: 56% Top half: 87% Bottom half: 13% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
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 $45,051 Tuition and Fees $26,388 Room and Board $12,363 Books and Supplies $2,000 Other Expenses $4,300 Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail 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 001594 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 34% Average Award $15,611 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 525 (94.1%) of freshmen 477 (90.9%) of applicants 462 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need 52 (11.3%) of aid recipients Received by 401 (86.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,056 Received by 360 (77.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,623 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 44% Average Award $18,184 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,878 (91.1%) of undergraduates 1,725 (83.7%) of applicants 1,691 (98.0%) of applicants with financial need 250 (14.8%) of aid recipients Received by 1,434 (84.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,427 Received by 1,408 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,793
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 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 60% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $35,516 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 Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private 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)
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 $1,280
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
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, Internships, New York semester, 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
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 180 Part-Time Faculty 64 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 87% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 42% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes 2-9 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 1,331,471 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 240 Internet/E-mail 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
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
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
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 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Atlanta Very large city 39 acres 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 Weather Temperature 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Women's dorms Students in College Housing 99% of freshmen, 71% 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 29% 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
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
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, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook 57% of women participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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 2,135 No, women only Women 2,135 (100.0%) Men Full-Time Undergraduates 2,072 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 88.2% Black/African-American 0.3% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.0% White 8.4% Unknown 1.5% from 13 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 88.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 59.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 66% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 68.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 52.0% $45,000 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. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016