Spelman Demographics & Diversity Report
- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
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Spelman Student Population
How Many Students Attend Spelman College?
Spelman total enrollment is approximately 2,120 students.
Spelman Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Spelman undergraduate population is made up of 100% women, and 0% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Spelman Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,027 |
| International | 16 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Below Average Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
Spelman achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #3,215 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
A lower overall diversity school means the student body is not very diverse when it comes to race/ethnicity, ages, genders, and locations.
How Does Spelman Diversity Compare to National Averages?
Spelman is considered below average in terms of overall diversity on a national level. Some areas of diversity in the school may be better than others.
Below Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Spelman is ranked 3,568 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Some schools are low in racial/ethnic diversity due to catering to one specific racial/ethnic group, or because they are located in an area where they primarily serve the nearby community.
Spelman is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with a principal mission of serving and educating the black community.
Spelman Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,065 |
| International | 16 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Spelman College Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 516 |
| White | 53 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at Spelman.
One Gender Dominates
Spelman ranks 3,671 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
Average Gender Ratio for Teachers
Reporting of the gender of Spelman is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
There are approximately 471 female teachers and 155 male teachers.
High Geographic Diversity
Spelman ranks 171 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
74.48% of Spelman students come from out of state, and 0% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 33 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 132 |
| California | 45 |
| Maryland | 37 |
| North Carolina | 28 |
| Texas | 27 |
International Students at Spelman
Students from 13 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.
Learn more about international students at Spelman.
Average Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Spelman, 90.73% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,009 |
| 20-21 | 930 |
| 22-24 | 117 |
| 35 and over | 12 |
| 25-29 | 11 |
| 30-34 | 5 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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