Admission & test scores

Spelman College SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1108–1320 on the SAT. Spelman College admits 25% of applicants — selective. 94% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1108–1320middle half of admits

ACT midpoint—admitted students

Acceptance rate25%selective

First-year retention94%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1108

Average

1220

75th percentile

1320

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1108 and a quarter above 1320. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,414.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Regis University Denver, Colorado	1220	25	86%	$46,340
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin	1220	24	82%	$9,642
Taylor University Upland, Indiana	1220	—	74%	$40,490
University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	1219	26	96%	$49,075
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	1219	26	78%	$10,202
Earlham College Richmond, Indiana	1219	28	73%	$53,930

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Spelman College admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Spelman College?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1108 and 1320 on the SAT, with an average of 1220. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Spelman College require?

ACT figures are not published for this institution.

How hard is it to get into Spelman College?

Spelman College admits 25% of applicants, which is selective. Of those who enrol, 94% return for a second year.

Does Spelman College require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.