Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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Spelman College, founded in 1881 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prestigious, private liberal arts college dedicated to the education of women of African descent. Originally established as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, the institution gained its current name in 1924. Spelman is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a proud member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium. With a student body of over 2,100 from 41 states and 15 countries, the college emphasizes academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, fostering intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development. Spelman boasts a graduation rate of 76 percent, among the highest in the nation, and supports its graduates through a robust global alumnae network that facilitates connections and opportunities for positive social change. As a historically Black college (HBCU), Spelman College empowers women to engage with diverse cultures and equips them to make meaningful contributions to society.