Agnes Scott College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	804
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Decatur, Georgia, Agnes Scott College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Agnes Scott College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Agnes Scott College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Agnes Scott College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,250

Cost of attendance at Agnes Scott College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,250

Cost of attendance at Agnes Scott College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Agnes Scott College received on average $33,213 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,213

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	129	47%	$5,005	$645,588
Other Federal Grant	129	47%	$5,464	$704,919
State Grant/Scholarships	172	63%	$4,852	$834,540
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	274	100%	$27,595	$7,560,957
Total Grant & Scholarships	274	100%	$33,213	$9,100,416

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Agnes Scott College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Agnes Scott College students is 74.5%.

74.5%

asian 95.0% 19 students
African American 65.9% 58 students
white 78.4% 76 students
unknown 71.4% 5 students
hispanic 82.6% 19 students
International Students 76.9% 10 students
Mixed Race 63.6% 14 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Agnes Scott College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Agnes Scott College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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