ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.3%
More selective than 54% of listed universities.
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Private University
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Decatur, Georgia, with a Presbyterian affiliation. Known for its innovative curriculum and strong ties to Atlanta, the college offers 34 undergraduate majors within a community where women lead by default.
Decatur, GAsuburb, large
67.3%ACCEPTANCE
$25,609AVG NET PRICE
71%GRAD RATE
1,077STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Agnes Scott College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Founded in 1889 and named after Agnes Irvine Scott, this private nonprofit four-year college is located in Decatur, Georgia. The institution operates under the Presbyterian Church (USA) and maintains a total student body of 1077 individuals. Its academic environment emphasizes leadership by default for women, fostering confidence from day one while preparing students to step into high-stakes rooms across various industries.
The college is recognized as one of only 32 women's colleges in the country, creating an atmosphere where women run organizations and set agendas. Academic programs are designed to evolve quickly with current thinking, featuring faculty who are active scholars. Students engage in experiential learning early on, often participating in internships or mentored research experiences within Atlanta-area workplaces by their sophomore year.
Situated seven miles from Atlanta, the campus leverages the dynamic city as an applied learning ecosystem for internships and advocacy. The institution is noted for its global fluency initiatives, including study abroad programs across six continents, and a strategic focus on innovation that has earned it top rankings in national reports.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1889
Settingsuburb, large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationPresbyterian Church (USA)
GETTING IN
Admissions
Agnes Scott College accepts approximately 67.3 percent of applicants from a pool of 1857 individuals who applied. Admitted students typically demonstrate strong academic preparation, with SAT math scores for the admitted class centering around a midpoint of 605.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,180–1,350
4001600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 1regular
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$48,150/yr
Out-of-state: $48,150/yr.
Net price by income band
$20,042$0–$30,000
$22,896$30,001–$48,000
$22,407$48,001–$75,000
$25,806$75,001–$110,000
$28,583$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$25,609/yr
▲ 91% since 2020-2197% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $33,149.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers 34 undergraduate majors within an evolving curriculum that prioritizes innovation and current thinking. Academic strengths include advanced coursework in economics and business, as well as specialized graduate and post-baccalaureate programs for healthcare professions like physician assistant studies.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
6-year graduation rate
71%
▲ 1 pts since 2016
First-year retention
80%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
34
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.13.1%
Public Health, General.9.6%
Neuroscience.8.5%
Business Administration and Management, General.8.5%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.7.5%
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.6%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
783
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
suburb, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$56,274
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
85.8%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
78.8%
78.8% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Agnes Scott College.