Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mississippi Christian's yield is 67 pts higher than Spelman's
Yield rate - 2
Spelman is 1.5× more selective than Mississippi Christian
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SpelmanVery selective
- Mississippi ChristianVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SpelmanTest-blind
- Mississippi ChristianTest-optional
How they read a record
Spelman
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 82% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Mississippi Christian
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Spelman | Mississippi Christian |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Considered |
| Essay | Very important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:Spelman College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Spelman College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Spelman College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Spelman College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why