UNCF-Member Institution

Spelman College

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The latest iteration of this 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.

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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$236M

Total Economic Impact
1774

Jobs
$1.3B

Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates