10 Interesting Facts about Agnes Scott College
- Agnes Scott College is a private women’s liberal arts college located in Decatur, Georgia, United States.
- The college was founded in 1889 by Frank H. Gaines as Decatur Female Seminary. It was later renamed Agnes Scott Institute in 1890 and finally to Agnes Scott College in 1906 in honor of Agnes Irvine Scott, a major benefactor of the college.
- Agnes Scott College is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States, and it is a member of the Women’s College Coalition.
- The college has a diverse student body with over 30% of students identifying as people of color and 11% international students from over 40 countries.
- Agnes Scott College has a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, and 94% of classes have fewer than 30 students.
- The college offers 34 majors and 31 minors in various fields, including art, biology, business, computer science, economics, education, English, mathematics, neuroscience, psychology, and more.
- Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to community service and engagement, and it requires all students to complete a leadership and service project before graduation.
- The college is known for its emphasis on global learning and offers study abroad programs in over 30 countries.
- Agnes Scott College has a beautiful campus with notable buildings such as Rebekah Scott Hall, a LEED-certified residence hall, and the Alston Campus Center, a modern student center that houses the campus dining hall, bookstore, and other student services.
- Notable alumnae of Agnes Scott College include Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple,” Elizabeth Kiss, former president of Agnes Scott College and now the Warden of Rhodes House, and Monica Pearson, a prominent Atlanta news anchor.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
68%
| SAT Range | — |
| ACT Range | — |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Accepts Common App | Yes |
Tuition & Fee
In state
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,820 |
| Room and Board | $13,375 |
| Student Activity Fee | $330 |
| Orientation Fee | $200 |
| TOTAL | $61,725 |
Out of State
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
| U.S. Passport | $165 |
| Personal Expenses (Excludes travel.) | $1,000 |
| Student Health Insurance (required for students not currently covered) | $3,652 |
All programs
Africana Studies
Art-Art History
Art-Studio Art
Asian Studies
Astrophysics
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Classical Civilizations
Classical Languages
Computer Science (Dual Degree)
English Literature-Creative Writing
Economics
Engineering (Dual Degree)
English Literature
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
French
German Studies
Human Rights
International Relations
Mathematics
Mathematics-Economics
Mathematics-Physics
Middle East Studies
Neuroscience
Nursing (Dual Degree)
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion & Social Justice
Religious Studies
Sociology & Anthropology
Student-Designed Major
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,003 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
11
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