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Spelman College

Private nonprofit Atlanta, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
77%
Graduation Rate
$59,993
Earnings (10yr)
$38,967
Net Price
25%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Seventy-seven percent of students graduate from Spelman College, a strong indicator of student success. With an acceptance rate of 25%, this private nonprofit institution in Atlanta attracts a competitive applicant pool. Students benefit from a supportive environment that prioritizes academic achievement and personal growth.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data highlights Spelman College's ability to uplift students from low-income backgrounds. While specific mobility rates are not available, the college’s focus on empowering women of color positions graduates for success in the workforce and beyond. Graduates can expect to earn an average of $59,993 within ten years of completing their degree.

Attending Spelman comes with a net price of $38,967 and a median debt of $25,000. Financial aid is available, with 28% of students receiving Pell Grants. Those who thrive here are often driven, ambitious, and focused on fields like Business, Social Sciences, Psychology, and Health Professions.

Rankings

How Spelman Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation77%Earnings 10yr$60KNet Price$39KRetention94%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$33K$0-30K$34K$30-48K$37K$48-75K$45K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%942.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3488.0%MOBILITY328.88%

Cost & Financial Aid

$31,556
In-State Tuition
$31,556
Out-of-State
$38,967
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
48%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$32,923
Family Income $0–$30K
$34,108
Family Income $30K–$48K
$36,602
Family Income $48K–$75K
$44,529
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$45,676
6 Years After Entry
$54,188
8 Years
$59,993
10 Years
0.42x
Debt-to-Earnings
62%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$45,676 6yr $54,188 8yr $59,993 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

328.88%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3488.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
942.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$84,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.58
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.7%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 25%
Retention Rate 94%
SAT Average 1220
SAT Range 1108–1320
ACT Range 22–29
Full-Time Faculty 70%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,558
Diversity Index 0.26
First-Gen Students 21%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 50%
Social Sciences 12%
Psychology 9%
Biology & Biomedical 7%
Health Professions 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%
English & Literature 2%
Education 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
HBCU Yes

Student Body

White
5%
Hispanic
1%
Black
86%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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