Spelman College Acceptance Rate
Atlanta, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,610
- Admitted
- 3,617
- Yield
- 20.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Spelman College's acceptance rate has fallen from 54% in 2014–15 to 34.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,324 to 10,610 (+145%) over that period.
Its 34.1% rate makes Spelman College more selective than about 91% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
Spelman College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 20.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,324 | 2,335 | 54% | 552 |
| 2015–16 | 5,051 | 2,441 | 48.3% | 566 |
| 2016–17 | 7,864 | 2,810 | 35.7% | 533 |
| 2017–18 | 8,344 | 3,342 | 40.1% | 548 |
| 2018–19 | 9,451 | 3,718 | 39.3% | 571 |
| 2019–20 | 9,106 | 3,956 | 43.4% | 516 |
| 2020–21 | 9,118 | 4,794 | 52.6% | 576 |
| 2021–22 | 11,176 | 5,673 | 50.8% | 794 |
| 2022–23 | 13,649 | 3,875 | 28.4% | 577 |
| 2023–24 | 10,610 | 3,617 | 34.1% | 727 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,610 | 3,617 | 34.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–660 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 19% |
How Spelman College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Spelman College's acceptance rate?
Spelman College's acceptance rate is 34.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,617 admitted of 10,610 applicants).
Is Spelman College test optional?
Spelman College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Spelman College?
Spelman College received 10,610 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,617.
What SAT score do you need for Spelman College?
Admitted students at Spelman College typically scored 550–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Spelman College getting harder to get into?
Spelman College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54% in 2014–15 to 34.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.spelman.edu/.