School Information

30.6
Total Enrollment 868
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Agnes Scott College

http://www.agnesscott.edu
141 E. College Ave, Decatur, Georgia 30030-3797
(404) 471-6000

AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Agnes Scott College provides a dynamic liberal arts and sciences curriculum of the highest standards so that students and faculty can realize their full creative and intellectual potential. Agnes Scott College fosters an environment in which women can develop high expectations for themselves as individuals, scholars, professionals and citizens of the world. Agnes Scott College strives to be a just and inclusive community that expects honorable behavior, encourages spiritual inquiry and promotes respectful dialogue across differences.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Agnes Scott College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 90.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $20,853), and 58% receive loans ($6,579 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,850.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Agnes Scott College is $18,501 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,984 people applied to Agnes Scott College. Of the applicants, 46.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 26.0% accepted (0.0% male and 3.8% female)

Of the 842 undergraduate students at Agnes Scott College, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 31.0% of the 26 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     52.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     69.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     67.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800- 868-8602
Admissions Office Email admission@agnesscott.edu
Admissions Office Address 141 E. College Avenue. Decatur, GA 30030
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergraduate/transfer
Admissions Website http://agnesscott.edu/admission (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Agnes Scott College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • TOEFL
 
Agnes Scott College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
Area Studies, Other 2
Women's Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 18
Biochemistry 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
Education 14
Biology Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 12
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Physics Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 20
Creative Writing 5
English Language and Literature, General 15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 14
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 14
History 22
History, General 22
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 4
Mathematics, Other 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Philosophy and religious studies 14
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 10
Physical sciences 5
Astrophysics 2
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 0
Psychology 26
Psychology, General 26
Social sciences 39
Economics, General 5
Economics, Other 8
International Relations and Affairs 7
Political Science and Government, General 8
Social Sciences, Other 11
Visual and performing arts 12
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Dance, General 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Music, General 3
 
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