Spelman College is located in a large city, in Atlanta, GA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Spelman College top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

Students at the school often study mathematics, science, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.

Spelman College Selectivity

The admissions department at Spelman College does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 63% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 590 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.

Student Enrollment

Spelman College offers classes to 2,343 students (2,278 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school. A very high share of students at Spelman College are female.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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"