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Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Agnes Scott College campus
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Admission rate
62%
Accessible
Average net price
$24,648
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings
$60,457
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Agnes Scott College is a private nonprofit college in Decatur, GA with 836 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, and admitted students average 1260 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,648 per year ($22,740 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,457 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
62%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,857
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,250
Fall 2023
Yield
19%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing620–695
200800
SAT Math540–635
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136

What Agnes Scott College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$66,455
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$52,552

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,740
  • $30–48k$21,044
  • $48–75k$22,728
  • $75–110k$25,588
  • $110k+$31,210

Get a personal estimate with Agnes Scott College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Freshman retention
81%
Median earnings
$60,457
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
836
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
46%
  • White40%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black32%
  • Asian4%

Agnes Scott College FAQ

What is Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate?+

Agnes Scott College admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Agnes Scott College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–695 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–635 on SAT Math; the average total is 1260.

What ACT score do you need for Agnes Scott College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.

Is Agnes Scott College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Agnes Scott College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,857 students applied to Agnes Scott College and 1,250 were admitted; 241 enrolled.

Does Agnes Scott College consider legacy status?+

No. Agnes Scott College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Agnes Scott College require an essay?+

Agnes Scott College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Agnes Scott College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $66,455 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,648.

What is Agnes Scott College's graduation rate?+

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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