and research programs designed to make students more competitive for admissions into graduate school programs. Approximately two-thirds of Spelman graduates have earned postgraduate degrees.
Spelman has domestic exchange and study abroad programs. Approximately 70% of Spelman students have studied abroad before graduation.
Spelman has the highest graduation rate among HBCUs, with a graduation rate of 76% after six years. It also has a student:faculty ratio of 9:1.
=== Honor societies ===
There are several registered academic honor societies on campus.
=== Admissions ===
Spelman is a selective institution with an acceptance rate of 28% for the fall 2022 first-time, first-year class.
== Student body ==
Students are all women and predominantly African-American. Approximately 30% come from Georgia, 69% from the rest of the United States, and 1% are international. 85% of Spelman students receive financial aid, the average financial package for a first year student adds up to $22,000.
== Student life ==
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