Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia 30030-3770
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1296
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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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.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
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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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