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General Information:
Location: 350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta, GA, 30314
Founded: 1861
Four-year liberal arts women's college
Mission Statement
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.
Student Information
Goals: Our goals include integrating and globalizing learning, teaching creatively and rigorously, leading from our authentic core, living sustainably, improving ourselves continuously, and collaborating to better our city’s quality of life. These ambitious GOALS and others build on our accomplishments as the premier historically Black college for women and one of the finest institutions for undergraduate education nationwide.
Tuition, room, board and fees for 2009-10
Tuition: $17,818
Student fees: $3,108
Room/board: $10,062
On-campus total costs: $30,988
Off-campus total costs: $20,926
Programs of study
African Diaspora & The World
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Child Development
Comparative Women's Studies
Computer Science
Drama & Dance
Economics
Education
Engineering/Dual Degree
English
Environmental Science
French
History
Human Services
Independent Major
Japenese Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology & Anthropology
Spanish
World Languages & Literature
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Student Body: More than 2,100 students from 41 states and 15 foreign countries.
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Special Provisions: Spelman College admits qualified student candidates regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or physical challenge.
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Financial Aid: Financial aid is available from a variety of sources and is awarded in the form of grant, loan and/or work-study assistance. Approximately 87 percent of students receive financial aid. Scholarships are available from a variety of sources and are merit and/or need-based. All completed first-year applicants are considered.
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Women's Research and Resource Center: The first of its kind on a Black college campus devoted to curriculum in women's studies.
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Campus: A historic campus of 39 acres, dating back to 1883, five minutes west of downtown Atlanta. There are 25 buildings, including Sisters Chapel, Giles Hall, Packard Hall, Rockefeller Hall and Reynolds Cottage. The Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center was dedicated in 1996, and a new state-of-the-art Science Center houses classrooms and labs.
Student Life
At Spelman offers organized and informal activities including 82 student organizations including choral groups, music ensembles, dance groups, drama/theater groups, a jazz band, varsity, club, and intramural sports, and student government.
Honor societies
Registered honor societies include Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Beta Kappa Chi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, and the Upsilon Pi Epsilon.
Student publications and media
Spelman offers a literary magazine, a student newspaper (Spelman Spotlight) and student government association newsletter (Jaguar Print).The yearbook is called Reflections.
Religious organizations
Religious organizations currently registered on campus include Baha'i Club, Al-Nissa, Alabaster Box, Atlanta Adventist Collegiate Society, Campus Crusade for Christ, Crossfire International Campus Ministry, Happiness In Praise for His Overflowing Presence, Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship, Movements of Praise Dance Team, The Newman Organization, The Outlet, and The Pre-Theology Society Minority.
International student and social organizations
NAACP and Sister Steps are registered campus organizations.
Study Abroad Info
Spelman College actively encourages students to enrich their educational experience by studying abroad in their junior year. Make the most out of your college years by experiencing the tradition of young women who have discovered themselves and the world through this exciting program. Choose from a wide range of options to find a program that is right for you.
The possibilities are endless. Examine a wide range of options to find the right type of program, length of stay and degree of immersion that fits your plans and language abilities. Study Abroad is offered in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and Latin America
Athletics
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Accreditations & Affiliations
Spelman College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees.
Faculty Info
Eighty percent of full-time faculty hold Ph.Ds or other terminal degrees. Student-faculty ratio is 12:1.