Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Spelman is 2.9× more selective than Anderson
Acceptance rate - 2
Anderson's yield is 9 pts higher than Spelman's
Yield rate - 3
Spelman's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Anderson's
SAT midpoint
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
- AndersonSelective
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 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SpelmanTest-blind
- AndersonTest-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.
Anderson
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Spelman | Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| 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 | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | 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