Spelman College

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #3500 United States of America #713

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Institution Info

Founded: 1881
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 2,207 students
Faculty: 627
Endowment: $377.9M
Website: http://www.spelman.edu

About

Spelman College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1881. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 2,207 students, an endowment of $377.9M, a member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #3500 · Ranked	56,18

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

32,111

Citations

1,692

Publications

661

i10-index

0,90

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spelman College's global ranking?

Spelman College is ranked #3,500 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #713 position.

When was Spelman College founded?

Spelman College was founded in 1881, making it 145 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Spelman College?

Spelman College has a student body of approximately 2,207 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is Spelman College's research output?

Spelman College has produced 1,692 research publications with 32,111 total citations and an h-index of 87, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Spelman College's endowment?

Spelman College has an endowment of approximately $377.9M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.