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Founded in 1881, spelman college is a prestigious, highly selective, liberal arts college that prepares women to change the world. located in atlanta, ga., this historically black college boasts an 83 percent graduation rate, and outstanding alumnae such as children's defense fund founder marian wright edelman; former u.s. foreign service director general ruth davis, authors tina mcelroy ansa and pearl cleage; and actress latanya richardson. more than 83 percent of the full-time faculty members have ph.d.s or other terminal degrees, and the average faculty to student ratio is 12:1. more than 2,100 students attend spelman. for more information, visit: www.spelman.edu. |