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Agnes Scott College

141 E. College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00154200
  • President: Elizabeth Kiss
  • Fax: (404) 471-6638
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 917
  • College Mascot: Scotties

Agnes Scott College

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • ROTC

    • - Army

    - Air Force

Religious Affiliation

  • Presbyterian Church (Usa)

Website:

www.agnesscott.edu

Mission Statement

Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.

Agnes Scott College provides a dynamic liberal arts and sciences curriculum of the highest standards so that students and faculty can realize their full creative and intellectual potential.
Agnes Scott College fosters an environment in which women can develop high expectations for themselves as individuals, scholars, professionals and citizens of the world.

Agnes Scott College strives to be a just and inclusive community that expects honorable behavior, encourages spiritual inquiry and promotes respectful dialogue across differences.
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Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Agnes Scott College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry Degree8
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Biology Degree13
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Neuroscience Degree8
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English Language and Literature

 BachelorMore Actions
Creative Writing Degree19
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English Language and Literature Degree8
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

 BachelorMore Actions
African Studies Degree3
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Womens Studies Degree3
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Foreign Languages and Literature

 BachelorMore Actions
French Language and Literature Degree2
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German Language and Literature Degree1
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Spanish Language and Literature Degree3
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Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree4
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History

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History Degree8
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree6
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree10
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Mathematics, Other Degree5
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree3
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Religious Studies Degree2
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Religious Studies, Other Degree1
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Physical Sciences

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Astrophysics Degree2
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Chemistry Degree-
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Physics Degree2
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree17
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Social Sciences

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Economics Degree3
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Economics, Other Degree7
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International Relations and Affairs Degree10
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Political Science Degree8
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Social Sciences, Other Degree20
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art History Degree3
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Dance Degree4
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Drama Degree2
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Fine Studio Arts Degree3
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Music Degree5
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Agnes Scott College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.agnesscott.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Agnes Scott College admissions office phone number is (404) 471-6285. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.agnesscott.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants-2,2842,284
Number Granted Admission (%)- (-)1,048 (46%)1,048 (46%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)- (-)228 (22%)228 (22%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 917

    • - Undergraduate: 892

    - Graduate: 25

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 14

    - Female: 854

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.02 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 9

    - Female: 833

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.01 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 5

    - Female: 21

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.2 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 828

    - Part-Time: 40

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 810

    - Part-Time: 32

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 18

    - Part-Time: 8

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien10311%
American Indian10.1%
Black24026%
Asian263%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic536%
White39543%
Unknown698%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18233%
Ages 18-1937643%
Ages 20-2131336%
Ages 22-24819%
Ages 25-29314%
Ages 30-34152%
Ages 35-39101%
Ages 40-49142%
Ages 50-6550.6%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 83%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students65%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male-
Female65%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black58%
Asian71%
Hispanic67%
White61%
Unknown87%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less58%
5 Years63%
6 Years65%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Agnes Scott College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.collegecostcalculator.org

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$19,044$19,085$18,501
$0 - $30,000$13,672$13,783$11,339
$30,000 - $48,000$14,259$13,106$13,113
$48,001 - $75,000$16,240$16,730$15,624
$75,001 - $110,000$20,517$20,344$20,971
More Than $110,000$23,846$25,161$23,379

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$32,195$31,283$30,105
In-State Tuition and Fees$32,195$31,283$30,105
Out of State Tuition and Fees$32,195$31,283$30,105
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$10,150$9,850$9,850
Other Expenses$1,000$1,000$1,000

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$44,345$43,133$41,955
In-State$44,345$43,133$41,955
Out of State$44,345$43,133$41,955
Off Campus
In-District$33,195$32,283$31,105
In-State$33,195$32,283$31,105
Out of State$33,195$32,283$31,105
Off Campus with Family
In-District$33,195$32,283$31,105
In-State$33,195$32,283$31,105
Out of State$33,195$32,283$31,105

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Agnes Scott College financial aid office phone number is (404) 471-6395. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid268100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid268100%$24,089
All Federal Grants11543%$5,603
Pell Grants11543%$4,540
Other Federal Grants9636%$1,273
State/Local Grants & Scholarships15558%$4,094
Institutional Grants & Scholarships267100%$19,389
All Student Loans16662%$6,383
Federal Student Loans16562%$5,869
Other Student Loans93%$10,129

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)2.1%5.1%3.8%
Number in Default497
Number in Repayment190175184

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - Yes

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 795
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $4,830

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $5,320
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 21

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1-
Burglary535
Vehicle Theft112
Nearby Public Area
Robbery-1-
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1-

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Great South Athletic Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes74-74
Unduplicated Athletes73-73
Basketball12-12
Lacrosse17-17
Soccer18-18
Softball10-10
Tennis7-7
Volleyball10-10

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches--$31,307
Assistant Coaches--$3,250

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches13-13
Basketball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees37828197
Faculty Status1118031
Tenured Faculty5858-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1037330
Primarily Instruction1037330
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial45432
Other Professionals1166650
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1149915
Clerical And Secretarial45414
Skilled Crafts431
Service and/or Maintenance625210

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,148 (73)$73,601 (27)$71,296 (46)
Professor$82,647 (28)$82,790 (12)$82,540 (16)
Associate Professor$68,984 (29)$68,297 (10)$69,346 (19)
Assistant Professor$62,139 (13)$65,191 (4)$60,782 (9)
Instructor$47,179 (2)- (-)$47,179 (2)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,148 (73)$73,601 (27)$71,296 (46)
Professor$82,647 (28)$82,790 (12)$82,540 (16)
Associate Professor$68,984 (29)$68,297 (10)$69,346 (19)
Assistant Professor$62,139 (13)$65,191 (4)$60,782 (9)
Instructor$47,179 (2)- (-)$47,179 (2)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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