Acceptance Rate
62%
Avg. SAT
1330
75th percentile
“At Agnes Scott, you'll join a tight-knit community of bold women tackling big ideas in a Decatur enclave that feels worlds away from Atlanta's bustle.”
Decatur, GA
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
Founded in 1889 as Decatur Female Seminary by the Presbyterian Church and renamed in 1906 after Agnes Irvine Scott—a philanthropist who donated the land but never attended college herself—Agnes Scott stands as one of the South's last independent women's liberal arts colleges. You'll thrive here if you're an intellectually driven woman who craves seminar-style debates, collaborative problem-solving, and a supportive network that pushes you toward leadership without the distractions of a coed undergrad scene. The college's personality radiates quiet confidence: progressive yet rooted in Southern hospitality, with a focus on empowering women in male-dominated fields like STEM. Nestled in walkable Decatur, a quirky suburb 6 miles east of Atlanta dubbed the 'City of 100 Roundabouts,' you gain easy access to the city's museums, internships, and pro sports while enjoying farm-to-table eateries and indie bookstores right outside your door. Tradeoffs include a humid subtropical climate that means sticky summers and the small size limiting course variety or massive party scenes—perfect for focused introverts, less so for those needing diverse social orbits.
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Academics
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Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
In Agnes Scott's discussion-heavy classrooms, where the 10:1 student-faculty ratio means professors know your name from day one, you'll dissect texts in intimate seminars or design experiments in labs tailored for women's perspectives in neuroscience and astrophysics. The college shines in interdisciplinary pursuits like the Dual Degree in Engineering with Georgia Tech or the Musketeers science program, which hooks first-years on research early, often leading to publications or REUs at places like Oak Ridge National Lab. You'll encounter a curious, vocal intellectual culture where women lead symposia and debate ethics over coffee, but expect rigorous core requirements that demand broad exposure before specializing—frustrating if you crave immediate vocational tracks, rewarding if you love weaving humanities into sciences.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
843 undergrad • 236 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
38%
Black / African American
34%
Hispanic / Latino
13%
Asian
5%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Decatur, GA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Picture your week: morning philosophy seminar, afternoon club meeting for the student-run radio station, evening house dinner debating the latest Supreme Court ruling, then a MARTA hop to an Atlanta concert. Campus buzzes with over 100 clubs—from Black Student Alliance hikes to HackScott coding jams—in a residential system where all freshmen land in close-knit halls like the themed Hopeland House for global minds. Traditions like the Blazer Ceremony, where you receive your signature navy blazer as a rite of empowerment, foster lifelong bonds among the 1,100 undergrads. The all-women vibe sparks fierce loyalty and activism, from voter drives to climate protests, but the small scale means social life hinges on creativity—think movie nights in and Decatur Beer Fest outings—challenging if you seek frat-party energy or tire of Georgia's relentless pollen and thunderstorms.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Collegiate Conference of the South
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$10,428
$30K – $48K
$10,983
$48K – $75K
$11,838
$75K – $110K
$15,634
$110K+
$16,436
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
81%
4 Years Graduation Rate
72%
6 Years Graduation Rate
76%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,274
81% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Agnes Scott College and return in the fall. 72% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 76% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
72%
4-6 years
4%
Non-grad
24%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$45,456
Acceptance
62%
Undergrads
843
4-Year Grad Rate
72%
Endowment
$227M
Decatur, GA 30030-3770
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