Agnes Scott College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Decatur, GA
5.0 1 review

#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,079

Location Decatur, Georgia
Website agnesscott.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Best Colleges Rank

#337

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Agnes Scott College, a private women's liberal arts institution, is located in the residential community of Decatur, Georgia, six miles east of downtown Atlanta. The 100-acre campus is distinguished by its Gothic architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with many buildings dating to the early 20th century. Founded in 1889 as Decatur Female Seminary, the college maintains its historic focus on women's education while offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, with particularly strong programs in physics, mathematics, and psychology. The campus is entirely residential for undergraduate students, with first-year through senior housing provided in both historic and modern dormitories. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Scotties, though it is primarily known for its academic programs and its success in sending graduates to advanced degree programs.

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Ratings

Agnes Scott College is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1330
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/31
GPA 3.77

Acceptance Rate

62.2%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$50,604

Costs for Agnes Scott College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$50,604
Books and Supplies		$1,040
Other Fees		$340
Room and Board		$13,605
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,952
Total One Year Cost		$68,541

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Agnes Scott College are Social Sciences, Biology, and English and Literature. 26% of students major in Social Sciences, 14% in Biology, and 12% in English and Literature.