by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Spelman degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Spelman measures up.
Spelman is ranked #3,026 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Georgia, it ranks #98 of 99 for value.
Among the majors Spelman offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Women's Studies | #70 of 74 |
| International/Global Studies | #82 of 91 |
| International Studies | #82 of 91 |
| International Business | #82 of 91 |
| Ethnic Studies | #96 of 101 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #96 of 101 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | #119 of 129 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #209 of 216 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | #213 of 234 |
| Health Sciences & Services | #255 of 263 |
Below is the detailed Spelman value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Spelman College is ranked #15 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #98 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Spelman financial aid page to be sure.
Spelman College is ranked #3,026 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Spelman College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Spelman costs about $43,407. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $173,629 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,968 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $38,967 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $43,407 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $173,629 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Spelman net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Spelman degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $173,629 | #3,026 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $155,868 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $173,629 | #98 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $155,868 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Spelman shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $31,898 |
| $30K–$48K | $31,961 |
| $48K–$75K | $34,390 |
| $75K–$110K | $35,209 |
| Over $110K | $42,201 |
About 63% of Spelman undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,546 per year. Get more details on the Spelman financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Spelman cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.