Atlanta, GA
Competitive — only about 34 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 34% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,106 | 3,956 | 516 | 43% |
| 2020 | 9,118 | 4,794 | 576 | 53% |
| 2021 | 11,176 | 5,673 | 794 | 51% |
| 2022 | 13,649 | 3,875 | 577 | 28% |
| 2023 | 10,610 | 3,617 | 727 | 34% |
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Spelman College has an acceptance rate of 34% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,617 of 10,610 applicants.
Very Selective. Competitive — only about 34 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,610 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 727 enrolled.
No. Spelman College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 34% — it has become more selective.