College Advisor HubCommon Data Set
2025-2026Data below is extracted from Spelman College's official Common Data Set filing (2025-2026). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
23.8%
Total Applicants
11,533
Total Admitted
2,743
Total Enrolled
648
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | — | 11,533 | 11,533 |
| Admitted | — | 2,743 | 2,743 |
| Enrolled | — | 648 | 648 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 1-Nov
Applied437
Admitted70
Enrolled52
Early Action
Deadline: 1-Nov
Applied5,282
Admitted1,599
Enrolled484
Waitlist
Offered
568
Accepted Spot
2
Admitted from Waitlist
0
Admission Factors
How Spelman College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssay
Important
Class RankExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
InterviewTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Test ScoresReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: not required
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1100–1300
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)570–670
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)520–630
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)22–28
136
ACT English (25th–75th)21–30
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)19–26
136
Submitting SAT: 30%
Submitting ACT: 17%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.96
4.0
54.6%
3.75–3.99
26.9%
3.50–3.74
12.1%
3.25–3.49
4.8%
3.00–3.24
1.4%
2.50–2.99
0.2%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$29,025
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$29,025
Required Fees
$3,445
Room & Board
$18,924
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total COA (In-State)
$52,894
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$52,894
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$17,145
Avg % Need Met
19%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$34,425
% Graduating with Debt
62%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
67%
6-Year Rate
77%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)InternshipsStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Spelman College Common Data Set (2025-2026). Extraction coverage: 83.6%. View original PDF.