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Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

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Agnes Scott College, founded in 1889, is an independent liberal arts college for women. Its 100-acre campus is located in Decatur, six miles from downtown Atlanta.

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Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$44,250

$44,250

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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700-800
24%
600-699
51%
500-599
24%
400-499
1%
700-800
15%
600-699
30%
500-599
50%
400-499
5%
700-800
9%
600-699
44%
500-599
39%
400-499
8%
composite english math
30-36
28%
24-29
48%
18-23
23%
12-17
1%
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undergraduateRatios

0%

male

100%

female

1

teacher

10

students

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,135
Declined + 616
Total Received 1,751
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Private (nonprofit)

1,005

undergraduate students

62

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Public Health
  2. Pyschology
  3. Business Management
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Codes

SAT 5002
ACT 0780

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School Facts

Agnes Scott College, founded in 1889, is an independent liberal arts college for women. Its 100-acre campus is located in Decatur, six miles from downtown Atlanta.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,067
Established in 1889
Coeducational Women's College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by •  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Decatur, GA

100-acre, urban campus in Decatur (population: 23,832), six miles from downtown Atlanta. Major airport, bus, and train serve Atlanta. School operates transportation to local colleges and off-campus events. Public transportation serves campus.

Agnes Scott College
141 East College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030-3770

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
82%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
32%
Top 1/4
67%
Top 1/2
95%
Bottom 1/2
5%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
24%
600-699
51%
500-599
24%
400-499
1%
700-800
15%
600-699
30%
500-599
50%
400-499
5%
700-800
9%
600-699
44%
500-599
39%
400-499
8%
composite english math
30-36
28%
24-29
48%
18-23
23%
12-17
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,135
Declined + 616
Total Received 1,751

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
State residency
Work Experience

Not Considered

Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Alexa Gaeta
Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Admission
P: 800 868-8602, extension 6285
F: 404 471-6414
admission@agnesscott.edu

Financial Aid

85%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$38,618

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $43,920
Room $6,380
Board $6,670
Additional fees $330
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $58,300
Average Financial Aid - $38,618
Total with Avg. Aid $19,682

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,158,582
State $1,657,291
Institutional $20,011,021
Other external $337,111
Total $24,164,005

Non-need-based

Federal
State $655,722
Institutional $7,462,316
Other external $327,256
Total $8,445,294

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 868-8602, extension 6395
F: 404 471-6159
finaid@agnesscott.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patrick Bonones
Director of Financial Aid
pbonones@agnesscott.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, lacrosse

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, badminton, boot camp, bowling, flag football, outdoor adventure, pilates, self-defense, swimming, swing dance, tennis, water aerobics, yoga, Zumba

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great South Athletic Conference, USA South Conference
Mascot
Scotties
School colors
purple and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Africana Studies
Applied Technology
Art History
Art/Studio
Astrophysics
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Classical Civilization
Classical Languages/Literature
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
English
English Literature/Creative Writing
French
German Studies
History
International Relations
Mathematics
Mathematics/Economics
Mathematics/Physics
Music
Neuroscience
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Religion/Social Justice
Religious Studies
Social Innovation
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Student Designed Major
Theatre
Women's Studies
Writing/Digital Communications
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Public Health
  2. Pyschology
  3. Business Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,067

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

94%

1,005
students

Female
100%
1,001

Male
0%
4

6%

62
students

Female
94%
58

Male
6%
4

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

990
students

Female
100%
990

Male
0%
0

2%

15
students

Female
74%
11

Male
26%
4

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
31%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
30%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

50%

Transfer applicants accepted

35%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

128

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented China
Ghana
India
Jamaica
Nepal
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Aimee Kahn-Foss
Director of Admission
404 471-6525
akahnfoss@agnesscott.edu

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