Agnes Scott College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Decatur, GA that costs an average of $24,648 a year after financial aid, admits 62% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$24,648
Acceptance rate
62%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$60,457

Women onlyPrivate nonprofitLarge suburb836 undergraduates

Cost of Agnes Scott College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$66,455
Tuition and fees, in-state$52,552
Housing and food (on campus)$13,905
Books and supplies$1,040
Average net price after aid$24,648

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$22,740
$30,001–48,000$21,044
$48,001–75,000$22,728
$75,001–110,000$25,588
$110,001+$31,210

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Agnes Scott College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate62%
Average SAT1,260
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)620–695
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–635
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)25–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,640
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$60,457
Rank in Georgia (earnings)10th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants46%
Students with federal loans52%

Majors and programs at Agnes Scott College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations42$39,309$19,500
Psychology—$32,067—
Social Sciences, Other18$27,723—
Area Studies7——
Astronomy and Astrophysics3——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology6——
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other———
Biology37—$27,000
Chemistry12——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2——
Dance5——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3——
Economics14——
English Language and Literature11——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies13——
Fine and Studio Arts19——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2——
History13——
International Relations and National Security Studies20——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Mathematics12——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21——
Music4——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences24——
Philosophy4——
Physics4——
Political Science and Government29——
Public Health35——
Religion/Religious Studies4——
Research and Experimental Psychology66—$26,068
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies29——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7——

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication9$45,819—
Business Administration, Management and Operations8——
Engineering2——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs54—$40,882
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions18——
Social Sciences11——

Graduate certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Analytics———
Engineering2——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs45—$50,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication1——
Social Sciences2——

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About Agnes Scott College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDecatur, GA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates836
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteagnesscott.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate?

Agnes Scott College admits 62% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,260 on the SAT.

How much does Agnes Scott College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $66,455 a year (tuition and fees: $52,552). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,648 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,740.

How much do Agnes Scott College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $60,457 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($39,309 a year after graduation).

What is Agnes Scott College's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.