More selective than 96% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Spelman College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Spelman College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Spelman College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 680 |
| SAT math | 518 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1108 | 1320 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Spelman College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 25% | 590–680 | 518–640 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 34% | 550–660 | 510–610 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Spelman College compared with other Georgia colleges?
Spelman College has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | 11% | 91% | $22,585 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 14% | 94% | $12,116 |
| 3 | Spelman College | 25% | 78% | $38,967 |
| 4 | University of Georgia | 38% | 90% | $13,936 |
| 5 | Thomas University | 38% | 28% | $18,499 |
| 6 | Morehouse College | 44% | 59% | $39,013 |
| 7 | Point University | 44% | 34% | $25,335 |
| 8 | Andrew College | 46% | 33% | $21,823 |
| 9 | University of West Georgia | 52% | 43% | $12,786 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Spelman College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Spelman College admissions questions
What is the Spelman College acceptance rate?
Spelman College accepts 25% of applicants, about 1 in 4. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,617 of 10,610 applicants were admitted.
Does Spelman College require the SAT or ACT?
Spelman College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Spelman College?
The middle 50% of Spelman College enrolled first-year students scored 1108–1320 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Spelman College?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (727 of 3,617).
Is Spelman College getting harder to get into?
Spelman College accepted 25% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 34% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Spelman College overview