Agnes Scott College Description:
Agnes Scott is a private women's college in Decatur, Georgia. Atlanta is a mere six miles away, and public transportation is available a few blocks from campus. Agnes Scott College has received accolades for the beauty of its campus and the quality of residential living. The school also boasts a robust honor code, a diverse student body, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and a 9:1 student / faculty ratio. It's worth noting that the overall price tag is about $10,000 less than other top women's colleges such as Bryn Mawr and Mount Holyoke, and Agnes Scott does a great job on the financial aid front.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 48%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 680
- SAT Math: 500 / 610
- SAT Writing: 520 / 660
- ACT Composite: 22 / 28
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 832 (813 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 1% Male / 99% Female
- 96% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $29,060
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,850
- Other Expenses: $1,000
- Total Cost: $40,910
Agnes Scott College Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 56%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $21,869
- Loans: $4,934
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Creative Writing, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 64%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 71%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Agnes Scott Mission Statement:
"Agnes Scott educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times."
from http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergraduate/parents/prospective
