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School Notes Overview:
- 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.
School Overview:
Spelman College
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| County | Fulton County, GA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,223 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 95 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,318 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,184 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 51% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,600 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 18% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,100 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 11% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,100 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 62% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,100 | |
School Notes:
- Spelman College is a private, independent, liberal arts, historically Black college for women, founded in 1881.
- Spelman is part of the largest consortium of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Its four partner institutions include Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners. They also share the Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- Spelman has a historic campus of 32 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.
- The college offers Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, Child Development, Comparative Women's Studies, Drama, Economics, English, French, History, Human Services, Independent Major, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Spanish, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology. Bachelor of Science degree is offered in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering/Dual Degree, Mathematics, Environmental Science or Physics.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Money Talks, Not Walks (BET.com)
posted on May 19, 2011 at 02:01:38 pm
BET.com speaks with a Spelman College graduate who faces the reality of debt after graduation. -
EPA Announces 2nd Southeastern Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Practices at College and Universities (GA) (Manufacturing.net)
posted on May 17, 2011 at 05:15:45 pm
(ATLANTA ? May 17, 2011) ? The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Spelman College will co-host the 2nd Annual Southeastern Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Practices at Colleges and Universities on June 6 ? 7, 2011 -
Video/Photos: Michelle Obama Speaks at Spelman Graduation (EURweb)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 03:47:45 pm
*First Lady Michelle Obama addressed 550 Spelman College graduates Sunday in College Park, encouraging the young women to help others, overcome obstacles and “do big things.” [Scroll down to watch speech in its entirety.] Obama delivered her keynote speech to 9,000 people in the ballroom of the Georgia International Convention Center, saluting the graduating class [...] -
Michelle Obama Speaks At Spellman College (The Huffington Post)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 01:39:48 pm
ATLANTA -- First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, an historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world. -
Michelle Obama Inspires Spelman College Class of 2011 (BET.com)
posted on May 16, 2011 at 01:31:33 pm
First lady issues a charge to change the world. A very happy first lady Michelle Obama receives an honorary degree from Spelman College president Beverly D. Tatum.
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