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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,108
Part-Time Student Population 112
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 169
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 78
Total FT Faculty 169
Faculty with Terminal Degree 85%
Average Faculty Salary $63,091
Full-Time Retention Rate 84%
Part-Time Retention Rate 30%
Graduation Rate 80%
Programs/Majors Offered 27
Average Course Load 16 hours (four classes)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 57%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 42%
  • 50 or More Students: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Spelman places emphasis on the entire college experience, including academics. Classes are kept to small groups of students, allowing for easy interaction with peers and instructors. Almost every class is taught by a professor, and the College makes little use of TAs as instructors. Dialogue in the classroom is open, and it is common to find a discussion that has wandered away from the course syllabus to a relevant current event. One mandatory freshman course, African Diaspora & the World (ADW), inspires discussions about issues faced by those of African descent throughout history. Regardless of the class, most professors are approachable and sincerely interested in their students as people. Spelman is academically sound, and not only because of its well-known and published professors or the recognition it receives in the press. At all levels students are challenged to take on both group and individual projects meant to expand their knowledge, as well as enhance their approach to problem solving. Spelman has always had a strong reputation as a liberal arts college. In recent years, the college has widened that reputation to include the sciences with the addition of the Albro Falconer Manley Science Center. There is a strong emphasis on studies and the pursuit of graduate degrees. Some instructors believe in conducting their classes and disciplining students in a traditional style that, by today’s standards, may seem strict, but students will have a unique connection with professors.

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Academics at Spelman College

Chisingletary

'15

International Studies

4.2
A-

History Majors

I love the history department. All of the professors are so nice and the classes are always interesting. As a department, they are always there late and are in my opinion great!

Dec 07, 2011

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rockyb

'15

Psychology

4.6
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How Spelman Prepares Its Women

I came to Spelman College due to the name. Whenever people hear you attend Spelman college, they tend to look twice upon you. Attending this school is a privilege. Spelman offers many programs. However, I came because students tend to get into medical easier, which is what I need.

Nov 23, 2011

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israelpate

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

5.0
A+

Challenging but Beneficial

My major had rigorous programs but it is a small department and very well communicative.

Oct 27, 2011

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 6%
  • English Language Studies: 6%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 6%
  • Psychology: 10%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • First-floor Honor’s Lounge in Giles Hall
  • The Science Center, especially second floor study room
  • Second-floor reading room in Cosby
Did You Know?

The 2005 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked Spelman among the Top 75 Best Liberal Arts Colleges.

It is bad luck to walk through the Alumnae Arch located within the campus Oval before your senior class participates in the “March Through the Alumnae Arch.”

Spelman is part of the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the world. Spelman and five other schools (Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, and the Morehouse School of Medicine) share cross-registration and the resources of the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Visit www.aucenter.edu for more info.

Spelman now has wireless Internet! Feel free to put the final touches on your writing assignment at the student center on your way from class!

Did you know that Packard Hall, home to financial aid and the registrar’s office, was featured in the movie ATL starring rapper T.I. and actress Lauren London?

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Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA

Major: Sociology

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