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Known for biology — close-knit campus
Agnes Scott College is a private institution in Decatur with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 898 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,274 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,224.
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Agnes Scott College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1296
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
- •80% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded in 1889 as Decatur Female Seminary by Presbyterian minister Frank Henry Gaines.
- •In 1890, the name was changed to Agnes Scott Institute to honor the mother of the college's primary benefactor, Col.
- •The name was changed again to Agnes Scott College in 1906 and remains today a women's college.
- •Agnes Scott is considered the first higher education institution in the state of Georgia to receive regional accreditation.
- •The ninth and current president since July 2018 is Leocadia I.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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