# Spelman College

Private nonprofit college in Atlanta, GA. IPEDS ID 141060. Bachelor's & associate degrees (50% of undergraduate awards are bachelor's, 2023-24).
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/spelman-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/spelman-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 25% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $38,967 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 79%; beats 95% of GA colleges and 88% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,993; beats 95% of GA colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,923 |
| 30-48k | $34,108 |
| 48-75k | $36,602 |
| 75-110k | $38,640 |
| 110k+ | $44,529 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.13 years on average (68% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,993 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,923 | $135,972 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $34,108 | $140,866 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $36,602 | $151,166 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $38,640 | $159,583 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $44,529 | $183,905 | 6.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $50,952
- Tuition and fees: $31,556
- Housing and meals: $16,293; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–680; SAT math: 518–640; ACT: 22–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 10,610 applicants, 3,617 admitted, 727 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 25%, ACT 22–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 34%, ACT 21–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (31 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | not reported | $94,634 | not reported |
| Economics | $59,907 | $79,456 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $39,050 | $66,378 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | not reported | $62,587 | $26,747 |
| English | $31,129 | $62,425 | $25,564 |
| Health Sciences | $28,357 | $60,978 | $25,155 |
| International / Global Studies | $25,753 | $56,538 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $29,343 | $52,775 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $50,364 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $21,638 | $48,995 | $26,502 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $28,080 | $25,137 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $98,692 | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $53,370 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $52,420 (GA), $57,510 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $76,570 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $72,290 (GA), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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