Spelman College: what international applicants need

What are Spelman College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Spelman College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Spelman College's acceptance rate?

24.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Spelman College admitted 2,990 of its 12,023 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Spelman College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Spelman College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Spelman College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 518–640 in Math and 590–680 in Reading and Writing (23% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Spelman College's application fee for international students?

Spelman College's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Spelman College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Spelman College accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Spelman College accept?

Spelman College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Spelman College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Spelman College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Spelman College require?

Spelman College requires 2 teacher recommendations for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Spelman College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Spelman College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Spelman College have?

16 of Spelman College's 3,417 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Spelman College cost for international students?

Spelman College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $31,556, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,091. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $56,142 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source