Cost of Attendance
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Cost of Attendance
The Standard Cost of Attendance (COA) is established and published each award year by the Financial Aid Office in accordance with Federal regulations and is utilized to determine eligibility for all programs or funds managed by the Office of Financial Aid.
The cost of attendance is the estimated amount it will cost you to attend college each year. COA includes tuition and fees; housing and food; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; transportation; and loan fees. For each academic year, the standard cost of attendance at Spelman depends on your year in school and housing selection. The cost assumes full-time attendance for the Fall and Spring semesters.
2026 - 2027 Cost of Attendance
First-Year Students: Fall and Spring
| FIRST YEAR ANNUAL COST | ON-CAMPUS | OFF-CAMPUS | WITH PARENTS |
| Tuition |
$30,042.00 | $30,042.00 | $30,042.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $3,566.00 | $3,566.00 | $3,566.00 |
| Housing |
$11,994.00 | $16,320.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Food |
$8,114.00 | $8,114.00 | $4,428.00 |
| Book and Supplies | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Transportation | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Personal | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Health Insurance | $1,758.00 | $1,758.00 | $1,758.00 |
| Loan Fees | $804.00 | $804.00 | $804.00 |
| New Student Fees | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Total Annual Cost | $61,683.00 | $66,009.00 | $48,003.00 |
Other charges to be assessed at registration (see other charges below).
2026 - 2027 Cost of Attendance
Returning Students: Fall and Spring
| FIRST YEAR ANNUAL COST | ON-CAMPUS | OFF-CAMPUS | WITH PARENTS |
| Tuition |
$30,042.00 | $30,042.00 | $30,042.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $3,566.00 | $3,566.00 | $3,566.00 |
| Housing |
$11,994.00 | $16,320.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Food |
$8,114.00 | $7,618.00 | $4,428.00 |
| Book and Supplies | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Transportation | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Personal | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Health Insurance | $1,758.00 | $1,758.00 | $1,758.00 |
| Loan Fees | $804.00 | $804.00 | $804.00 |
| Total Annual Cost | $61,278.00 | $65,604.00 | $47,598.00 |
2026 - 2027 Summer Cost of Attendance
| SUMMER | OFF-CAMPUS | WITH PARENTS |
| Tuition |
$6,136.00 | $6,136.00 |
| Housing | $6,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Food |
$1,700.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Books |
$200.00 | $200.00 |
| Transportation |
$300.00 | $300.00 |
| Personal |
$600.00 | $600.00 |
| Loan Fees | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| Total Per Semester |
$15,300.00 | $10,300.00 |
| *767/hr - tuition, max 8 hours |
Cost Adjustments
Students may request cost adjustments based on documented expenses. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Office of Financial Aid along with the appropriate supporting documentation. Please email your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Related Links |
| Student Account Center |
| Net Price Calculator |
| Financial Aid Forms |
| Payment Methods |
| Payment Plans |
| Scholarships |
Other Resources
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| Student Account Center |
| Cares Act |
| FAFSA |
| Student Employment Databases |
| Private Loans Only |
Contact Our Office
In order to provide the best customer service to students, we offer our services in a variety of virtual, online formats. Email is the best way to connect with our staff. Utilizing emails helps us better serve you, giving our staff an opportunity to research your question before responding. Contact your financial aid advisor.