Spelman College Demographics & Diversity Overview

88%
Minority Students
91%
Female Students
1%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Spelman College has a diverse student body with 88% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
11.6%(448)
African American
77.4%(2,979)
Asian
1.5%(57)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
3.3%(129)
Unknown
5.1%(197)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color88%
Total Enrollment3,873
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Spelman College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Spelman College has a gender distribution of 91% female students and 9% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
8.5%(331)
Women
91.5%(3,542)

Gender Statistics

Men331

9% of total enrollment

Women3,542

91% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Spelman College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(59)
18-19
34.5%(1,250)
20-21
33.4%(1,212)
22-24
5.1%(185)
25+
25.4%(922)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Spelman College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 78% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
21.3%(155)
Out-of-State
78.0%(567)
International
0.7%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State155

21% of student body

Out-of-State567

78% of student body

International5

1% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

88%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

91%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age