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Spelman College

Atlanta, Georgia · Private · 3,414 undergrads · HBCU

Spelman admits 24% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027.

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Can I get into Spelman?

24% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1100–1300 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

11,533 applied, 2,743 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Spelman cost?

$46,089 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $55,733.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$41,125
$30,000–$48,000$41,146
$48,000–$75,000$44,626
$75,000–$110,000$47,999
over $110,000$50,714

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Spelman due?

84 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
84days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Feb 1, 2027
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Checked on spelman.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Spelman need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 23% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1200 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on spelman.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

3,414
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Atlanta, GA.
94%
of first-years come back for year two.
68%
finish in four years. 76% within six.
$65.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Spelman is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Feb 1Deadlines after Jan 1Deadlines after Jan 15Most selective in GeorgiaColleges for a 1200 SATColleges for a 25 ACT

Questions people ask

Is Spelman College test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Spelman is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on spelman.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Spelman College's acceptance rate?
24% for fall 2025: 2,743 of 11,533 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Spelman College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100 to 1300 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Spelman College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $44,626 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $55,733.
When is the Spelman College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027. Checked on spelman.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Spelman College have early decision?
Yes. 70 of 437 early decision applicants were admitted (16%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.