Spelman College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,181

Cost of attendance at Spelman College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,181

Cost of attendance at Spelman College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Spelman College was $28,527. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Spelman College

Spelman College net price calculator

$28,527

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Spelman College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$28,527	$15,393 (35%)	$24,944	$26,329	$29,141	$30,510	$32,570
2021	$43,920	$860 (2%)	$43,248	$43,094	$41,579	$45,263	$47,588
2020	$43,060	$3,238 (8%)	$40,517	$41,714	$42,805	$43,655	$48,016
2019	$39,822	$3,632 (10%)	$37,360	$36,897	$41,813	$42,167	$44,852
2018	$36,190	$3,791 (12%)	$35,675	$38,760	$39,408	$44,913	$44,650
2017	$32,399	$413 (1%)	$32,077	$34,977	$35,249	$37,883	$39,808
2016	$31,986	$1,464 (5%)	$31,122	$31,023	$36,642	$38,936	$40,263
2015	$30,522	$1,719 (6%)	$30,307	$32,422	$37,409	$37,990	$39,188
2014	$28,803	--	$27,466	$27,603	$34,789	$33,721	$38,581

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Spelman College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,244	$608 (1%)	$28,181	$18,563	$1,500
2021	$47,636	$6,674 (12%)	$25,766	$19,870	$2,000
2020	$54,310	$1,381 (3%)	$29,972	$21,338	$3,000
2019	$52,929	$1,287 (2%)	$29,064	$20,865	$3,000
2018	$51,642	$1,533 (3%)	$28,181	$20,461	$3,000
2017	$50,109	$5,058 (11%)	$27,314	$19,795	$3,000
2016	$45,051	$1,310 (3%)	$26,388	$16,663	$2,000
2015	$43,741	$862 (2%)	$25,496	$16,245	$2,000
2014	$42,879	$1,244 (3%)	$24,634	$16,245	$2,000
2013	$41,635	--	$23,794	$15,841	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Spelman College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $15,063 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Spelman College is $1,674 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Spelman College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Spelman College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,500

If living off-campus, with family: $3,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,500
How much is Spelman College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Spelman College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Spelman College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,050	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,050	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Spelman College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Spelman College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$15,063	21	1,401
2021	N/A	N/A	$14,768	21	1,401
2020	N/A	N/A	$14,338	21	1,401
2019	N/A	N/A	$13,865	21	1,401
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,461	21	1,400
2017	N/A	N/A	$12,795	21	1,398
2016	N/A	N/A	$12,363	21	1,398

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Spelman College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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