UNCF-Member Institution

Spelman College

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UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Spelman College. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Spelman College’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1881 in Atlanta, Georgia, Spelman College (Spelman) is recognized as the first historically Black institution for women to be granted a collegiate charter, which it received in 1924. Spelman offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in psychology, biology, political science and government and health services.

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  • $236.8M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 1774
    Jobs
  • $1.3B
    Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates