Spelman College Acceptance Rate
Spelman College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 28%, with 13,649 applicants and 3,875 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is significantly higher at 51%, with 5,460 applicants and 2,785 accepted, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate drops to 13% for 8,189 applicants, resulting in just 1,090 admissions. Transfer applicants face a similar overall acceptance rate of 28%, with an average GPA of 3.9. Historical data indicates a downward trend in overall acceptance rates from 51% in 2022 and 53% in 2021, highlighting increasing competitiveness over recent years.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 13,649
Accepted Applicants: 3,875
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Spelman College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 decreased to 28%, with 13,649 applicants vying for admission and 3,875 being accepted. Early Action (EA) candidates fared better, achieving a 51% acceptance rate from 5,460 applicants, while Regular Decision (RD) saw a significant drop to just 13% with 8,189 applicants and 1,090 accepted. In previous years, acceptance rates were notably higher: 51% in both 2022 and 2021 across all applications, and 43% in 2020, indicating a declining trend in overall acceptances. The round-specific data shows that EA has remained steady at about 51% throughout these years, while RD rates have sharply declined, suggesting increasing competitiveness among regular applicants.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Spelman College's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2023 was a remarkable 100%, with all 100 students offered a spot on the wait list accepting it. There is no available data for the years 2020 to 2022, but the significant percentage in 2023 stands out as exceptional compared to previous years, illustrating a potentially unique circumstance. The lack of historical figures for prior years makes it difficult to assess trends, but the 2023 outcome indicates a strong commitment to accommodating wait-listed candidates this year.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Spelman College's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 28%, with 3,875 out of 13,649 applicants admitted. This marks a significant drop from the previous years, where acceptance rates were notably higher, at 51% for 2022 and 53% for 2021. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is strong, reported at 3.9. This decline in acceptance rates reflects an increasingly competitive landscape for transfer applicants at Spelman.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 13,649
Accepted Applicants: 3,875
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.88
SAT
1050-1250
Math: 510-610
Reading: 550-660
ACT
21-27
Math: 19-25
English: 21-27
Reading: 21-27
Science: 21-27
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Black/African American | 90.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 6.9% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.9% |
| Non-resident Alien | 0.7% |
| White | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
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