Agnes Scott College Admission Requirements
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Agnes Scott College Admission Overview
Agnes Scott College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Agnes Scott College admitted 62.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.77 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1330 / ACT 25-31. Agnes Scott College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Agnes Scott College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Agnes Scott College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Agnes Scott College
Acceptance Rate
The Agnes Scott College acceptance rate is 62.2%. Last year, 1,299 of 2,090 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Agnes Scott College and can you get accepted?
Agnes Scott College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Agnes Scott College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.77. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Agnes Scott College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.77Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.77
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Agnes Scott College typically have around a 3.77 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Agnes Scott College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
37% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #6 in Georgia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Agnes Scott College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1160-1330Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
27%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 540
- Composite 1160
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 695
- Math 635
- Composite 1330
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Agnes Scott College typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. Agnes Scott College ranks #6 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1330
SAT policy
Agnes Scott College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Agnes Scott College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
25-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
17%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 25
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Agnes Scott College typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 25–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Agnes Scott College places #4 among colleges in Georgia and #201 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Agnes Scott College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
67% of Agnes Scott College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Agnes Scott College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 1, 2027Days left to Apply
243Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Agnes Scott College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Agnes Scott College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.77 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138600.
GPA calculator: Agnes Scott College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026