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 (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 62%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Agnes Scott
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Agnes Scott is a test-optional college
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile (from 2008)
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 680
- SAT Math: 500 / 610
- SAT Writing: 520 / 660
- ACT Composite: 22 / 28
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 871 (all undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 1% Male / 99% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,416
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $10,230
- Other Expenses: $1,000
- Total Cost: $45,961
Agnes Scott College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Agnes Scott Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 62%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $24,089
- Loans: $6,383
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Creative Writing, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 58%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Agnes Scott and the Common Application
Agnes Scott College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you: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
