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Agnes Scott College

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Agnes Scott College

Decatur, Georgia 30030-3770

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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.

Established

1889

Motto

In Fide Vestra Virtutem In Virtute Autem Scientiam

Mascot

Scottish Terrier

Type

Private women's liberal arts college

Conference

National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III which fields six sports teams

Division

Division III

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67%Acceptance

1296SAT Avg

898Students

10:1Student:Faculty

71%Grad Rate

$56,274Earnings 10yr

$24,224Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Agnes Scott College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1296

Reading & Writing

610710

Math

570640

ACT Score Range

Composite

2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1296

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,150

Room & Board$13,375

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$60,585

Average Net Price$24,224

Median Debt at Graduation$26,749

Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,042

$30–48K$22,896

$48–75K$22,407

$75–110K$25,806

$110K+$28,583

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,224

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (40)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

898

Gender Split

100% / 0%

Women / Men

First Generation

21%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Black 31%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 4%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.5%

Freshman Retention80.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,382

8 Years$50,997

10 Years$56,274

Rankings

U.S. News

#63

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Forbes

#454

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Washington Monthly

#47

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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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K

5 mi(9 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

217 mi(376 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

221 mi(383 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta12 mi

BHM Birmingham142 mi

BNA Nashville211 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA931 mi · ~26h 54m drive

New York, NY741 mi · ~21h 24m drive

Hartford, CT840 mi · ~24h 16m drive

Providence, RI895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Albany, NY838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

Syracuse, NY777 mi · ~22h 27m drive

Rochester, NY742 mi · ~21h 26m drive

Buffalo, NY695 mi · ~20h 5m drive

Philadelphia, PA661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Pittsburgh, PA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Harrisburg, PA607 mi · ~17h 32m drive

Newark, NJ735 mi · ~21h 14m drive

Washington, DC537 mi · ~15h 31m drive

Baltimore, MD572 mi · ~16h 31m drive

Atlanta, GA5 mi · ~9 min drive

Charlotte, NC221 mi · ~6h 23m drive

Raleigh, NC350 mi · ~10h 7m drive

Miami, FL605 mi · ~17h 29m drive

Orlando, FL400 mi · ~11h 33m drive

Tampa, FL417 mi · ~12h 3m drive

Nashville, TN217 mi · ~6h 16m drive

New Orleans, LA429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

Richmond, VA465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Chicago, IL589 mi · ~17h 1m drive

Detroit, MI595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Minneapolis, MN909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

St. Louis, MO470 mi · ~13h 35m drive

Kansas City, MO679 mi · ~19h 37m drive

Indianapolis, IN427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Columbus, OH434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Cleveland, OH553 mi · ~15h 59m drive

Milwaukee, WI669 mi · ~19h 20m drive

Dallas, TX725 mi · ~20h 57m drive

Houston, TX707 mi · ~20h 25m drive

Austin, TX823 mi · ~23h 47m drive

San Antonio, TX887 mi · ~25h 37m drive

Los Angeles, CA1938 mi · ~55h 59m drive

San Francisco, CA2140 mi · ~61h 49m drive

San Diego, CA1893 mi · ~54h 41m drive

Seattle, WA2182 mi · ~63h 2m drive

Portland, OR2172 mi · ~62h 45m drive

Denver, CO1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive

Phoenix, AZ1594 mi · ~46h 3m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1585 mi · ~45h 47m drive

Honolulu, HI4498 mi · ~129h 57m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Airport Transit

Atlanta (ATL)12 miles

Rental car

18 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

24 min$14-24

Birmingham (BHM)142 miles

Rental car

213 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

284 min$170-284

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award