Agnes Scott College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2854 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #806 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #739 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1 of 2 | In Decatur |
| #1344 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 911
- Graduates
- 166
- Male:Female Ratio
- 1:99
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.agnesscott.edu
Agnes Scott College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Agnes Scott College has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 68% | |
| Applicants | 1,857 | 1,846 | |
| Admissions | 1,250 | 1,247 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 241 | 238 |
8 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
31 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
72 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Agnes Scott College are 1180-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Agnes Scott College are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 408 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 368 (34%) |
| Hispanic | 140 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 60 (6%) |
| Asian | 52 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 28 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Agnes Scott College is $25,609 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,042 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,896 |
| $48-75K | $22,407 |
| $75-110K | $25,806 |
| $110K+ | $28,583 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,820 | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,820 | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,820 | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $330 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $330 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $330 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 783 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,375 |
| Room charge | $6,270 |
| Meal charge | $7,105 |
Agnes Scott College majors
Agnes Scott College has granted 199 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 18 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Agnes Scott College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 26 | |
| Public Health, General | 19 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | |
| Neuroscience | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 8 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 8 | |
| Creative Writing | 7 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| African Studies | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Women's Studies | 3 | |
| Astrophysics | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 199 | 18 |
Agnes Scott College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 71% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Agnes Scott College has published 1,328 scientific papers with 22,512 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, History, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 38 |
| 1993 | 11 | 28 |
| 1994 | 11 | 58 |
| 1995 | 13 | 33 |
| 1996 | 14 | 66 |
| 1997 | 13 | 101 |
| 1998 | 12 | 97 |
| 1999 | 8 | 92 |
| 2000 | 23 | 97 |
| 2001 | 23 | 125 |
| 2002 | 13 | 136 |
| 2003 | 17 | 146 |
| 2004 | 20 | 174 |
| 2005 | 18 | 182 |
| 2006 | 34 | 209 |
| 2007 | 47 | 250 |
| 2008 | 60 | 324 |
| 2009 | 49 | 376 |
| 2010 | 38 | 470 |
| 2011 | 42 | 689 |
| 2012 | 55 | 829 |
| 2013 | 36 | 1056 |
| 2014 | 61 | 927 |
| 2015 | 41 | 1043 |
| 2016 | 51 | 1043 |
| 2017 | 61 | 1195 |
| 2018 | 60 | 1334 |
| 2019 | 87 | 1407 |
| 2020 | 46 | 1660 |
| 2021 | 69 | 1882 |
| 2022 | 51 | 1922 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1924 |
| 2024 | 26 | 1915 |
Agnes Scott College alumni
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Joanna Moore
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Joanna Moore was an American film and television actress, who, between 1956 and 1976, appeared in 17 feature films and guest-starred in nearly a hundred television series episodes. After 1976, personal problems derailed her career and she landed only two minor film roles.
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Jennifer Nettles
- Occupations
- actorguitaristsingerpianistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Jennifer Odessa Nettles is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer.
-
Katherine Harris
- Occupations
- real estate agentpolitician
- Biography
-
Katherine Harris is an American politician from Florida. A Republican, she served in the Florida Senate from 1994 to 1998, as Secretary of State of Florida from 1999 to 2002, and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 13th congressional district from 2003 to 2007. Harris lost her 2006 campaign for a United States Senate seat from Florida to incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson.
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Marsha Norman
- Occupations
- writermusic educatorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Marsha Norman is an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. She received the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play 'night, Mother. She wrote the book and lyrics for such Broadway musicals as The Secret Garden, for which she won a Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and The Red Shoes, as well as the libretto for the musical The Color Purple and the book for the musical The Bridges of Madison County. She was co-chair of the playwriting department at The Juilliard School until stepping down in 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | ASC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | (August - May) |
| Total FTE staff | 279 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 141 E. College Ave. Decatur, Georgia, 30030-3770 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |
| Phone | 4044716000 |