Spelman College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Spelman College: international tuition 30,042 USD per year, one-year total cost 61,683 USD, acceptance rate 24.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 4.
International students such as Vietnamese applicants can only be considered for merit scholarships, not need-based aid. The Gordon Zeto Scholarship is specifically for international students and is notable.
Getting in. The school admits 24.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–680, Math 518–640, ACT 22–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 4+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 61,683 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 10 international students got financial aid, 48,041 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/2. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Spelman College?
International tuition is 30,042 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 61,683 USD.
Does Spelman College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. International students such as Vietnamese applicants can only be considered for merit scholarships, not need-based aid. The Gordon Zeto Scholarship is specifically for international students and is notable.
What English scores does Spelman College require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 4.
What is the acceptance rate at Spelman College?
The acceptance rate is 24.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Love, Mani2026Vlog
- Gabrielle Kezia2025Applying
- Tay Ellise2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe admission application doubles as the merit scholarship application with no separate form. However, that page does not mention international students specifically, so it is not conclusive for this group.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe page requires international students to show they can pay, but does not say whether admission decisions consider ability to pay, so this cannot be concluded.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; only a financial statement for the F-1 visa, which is not an aid application.
Scholarships at this school
Gordon Zeto ScholarshipFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool pageFull ride
The page states this scholarship is awarded to stellar international students.
- Bonner ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Spelman Admissions merit scholarships (Academic, Dean's, Presidential, Student of Distinction, etc.)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiStudents from non-English-speaking countries must submit an official TOEFL score.Required
- SATACTOptional
- Proof of fundsiStudents needing an F1 visa must provide financial documentation before an I-20 is issued.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Decision application deadline (ED)Applicationin17days
- Early Action application deadline (non-binding) (EA)Application+17 days
- Early Action decision release date (EA)Decision+77 days
- Early Decision decision release date (ED)Decision+77 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Regular Decision decision release date (RD)Decision+168 days
- Enrollment deposit due (new first-time students)Deposit+198 days
- Enrollment fee deposit deadline (ED applicants seeking financial assistance)Deposit+198 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
An IB exam score of 5, 6 or 7 is needed to be eligible for college credit.
Scores that count1234567An AP score of 3 or higher may earn credit in some subjects such as biology and economics; chemistry, history, math and music need a 4.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
29 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data