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Agnes Scott College Profile - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

By Allen Grove, About.com

Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College

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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):

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

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