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Agnes Scott College
- 141 E. College Ave
- Decatur, GA 30030
- OPEID College Code: 00154200
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- General Phone: (404) 471-6000
- President: Elizabeth Kiss
- Website: www.agnesscott.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 892
- College Mascot: Scotties

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- 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
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 721 (45%) | 721 (45%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 218 (30%) | 218 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 187 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 119 | 54% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 680 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 550 | 660 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 25% | 50% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,615 | $4,309 | $3,817 | $16,065 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 279 | 269 | 219 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $27,387 | $25,685 | $23,570 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,387 | $25,685 | $23,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,350 | $8,990 | $8,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $900 | $900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,737 | $36,275 | $33,670 |
| Out of State | $38,737 | $36,275 | $33,670 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,387 | $26,385 | $24,270 |
| Out of State | $28,387 | $26,385 | $24,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $28,387 | $26,385 | $24,270 |
| Out of State | $28,387 | $26,385 | $24,270 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 892 Undergraduate: 885 Graduate: 7
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3 Female: 889
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 882
- Graduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 7
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 862 Part-Time: 30
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 855 Part-Time: 30
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 46 | 5% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 189 | 21% |
| Asian | 44 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 3% |
| White | 486 | 54% |
| Unknown | 94 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 371 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 339 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 81 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 35 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 14 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 9 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 9 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 378 | 287 | 91 |
| Faculty Status | 135 | 95 | 40 |
| Tenured Faculty | 49 | 49 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 123 | 84 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 123 | 84 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 45 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 80 | 46 | 34 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 129 | 112 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 40 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 63 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,813 (84) | $68,910 (34) | $65,387 (50) |
| Professor | $82,719 (18) | $81,523 (9) | $83,915 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $70,838 (31) | $71,781 (12) | $70,242 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,152 (32) | $58,364 (12) | $54,825 (20) |
| Instructor | $43,500 (3) | $47,500 (1) | $41,500 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,813 (84) | $68,910 (34) | $65,387 (50) |
| Professor | $82,719 (18) | $81,523 (9) | $83,915 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $70,838 (31) | $71,781 (12) | $70,242 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,152 (32) | $58,364 (12) | $54,825 (20) |
| Instructor | $43,500 (3) | $47,500 (1) | $41,500 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 73 | - | 73 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 70 | - | 70 |
| Basketball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Soccer | 17 | - | 17 |
| Softball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Swimming | 7 | - | 7 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Cross Country | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | - | $35,495 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | $1,666 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 10 | - | 10 |
| Basketball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 89% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 70% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | 69% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 64% |
| 5 Years | 69% |
| 6 Years | 69% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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