History & Facts
Where is Spelman College located?
Atlanta, GA
What is the school mascot?
Jaguar
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You must have strong SAT/ACT scores to attend Spelman
FALSE! SAT/ACT scores are optional
What was the fictional name of the school based on Spelman in the hit show, "A Different World"?
Hillman
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Spelman College is an all girls school
True! (just like WSG)
What are the school colors?
Spelman blue
What is the average GPA of incoming students?
3.9
What sneaker company just debuted the Spelman Terminator shoe?
Nike
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You have to be a Christian to attend Spelman College
False! Although it is a school founded in the Christian tradition, it is open to anyone eligible to attend (like WSG).
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The school motto is "A choice to change the world"
True!
What is one of the most popular majors at Spelman?
Biology, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, and English
What major brand was the first to partner with a HBCU to create a special collection of items for Spelman-Morehouse?
Ralph Lauren
How many years has Spelman College been designated by the U.S. News & World Report as the #1 HBCU?
16 years
Once you graduate, you want to come back to campus for what annual event?
Spelhouse Homecoming
What is the student to professor ratio?
11 to 1