Agnes Scott College: Statistics

Updated: EliteDegrees
Agnes Scott College logo
Best Universities Badge
PositionCategory
# 2650 of 14,131 In the World
# 750 of 2,597 In North America
# 686 of 2,496 In the United States
# 20 of 63 In Georgia, US
# 1 of 2 In Decatur, GA
# 1356 of 2,357 For Gender Studies
Top 1-3 For 11 other topics
Subject rankings

Quick Review

Acceptance rate

62%

Average SAT

1,245

Average ACT

28

Avg. cost to attend

$27,499 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

843

Graduates

236

Male:Female Ratio

1:99

Religion

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Agnes Scott College has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 62% 62% 62%
Applicants 2,090 - 2,085
Admissions 1,299 - 1,297
Freshmen enrolled full time 210 - 209

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 37%
â–  Nonresident Alien 2%
â–  Asian 4%
â–  Hispanic 13%
â–  Black or African American 36%
â–  Two or more races 5%
â–  Unknown 1%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Agnes Scott College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Agnes Scott College majors

Agnes Scott College has granted 209 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, and 84 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Agnes Scott College.

Major Bachelor Master
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies - 54
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 38 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 22 -
Business Administration and Management, General 20 -
Mental Health Counseling & Counselor - 18
Creative Writing 16 -
Political Science and Government, General 15 -
Public Health, General 14 -
International Relations and Affairs 12 -
Chemistry, General 10 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8 -
Neuroscience 7 -
Economics, General 6 -
History, General 6 -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia - 5
Fine & Studio Arts, General 4 -
Mathematics, General 4 -
Women's Studies 4 -
Biochemistry 3 -
English Language and Literature, General 3 -
Organizational Leadership - 3
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods - 3
Social Sciences, Other 3 -
African Studies 2 -
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2 -
Music, General 2 -
Spanish Language and Literature 2 -
Astrophysics 1 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 1 -
Engineering, General - 1
French Language and Literature 1 -
Philosophy 1 -
Physics, General 1 -
Religion & Religious Studies 1 -
Grand Total 209 84

Publications & Citations

Agnes Scott College has published 1,364 scientific papers with 23,957 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, and History.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
967 / 15,406
Political Science
591 / 9,130
Philosophy
549 / 9,332
Law
520 / 9,055
Computer Science
509 / 12,528
Environmental Science
500 / 10,889
Sociology
498 / 10,790
Biology
474 / 12,453
Medicine
412 / 10,276
History
412 / 5,135
Psychology
400 / 11,536
Physics
369 / 8,239
Geography and Cartography
335 / 6,085
Engineering
332 / 8,170
Art & Design
276 / 3,806
Archaeology
261 / 4,565
Chemistry
252 / 7,340
Linguistics
245 / 4,790
Quantum and Particle physics
242 / 6,239
Economics
238 / 5,949
Business
210 / 5,195
Geology
202 / 4,775
Mathematics
188 / 6,011
Ecology
177 / 5,770
Genetics
166 / 4,834
Neuroscience
158 / 5,037
Demography
156 / 4,403
Paleontology
151 / 3,829
Biochemistry
149 / 4,878
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
148 / 652
Social Psychology
145 / 4,750
Psychiatry
143 / 3,886
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
134 / 2,877
Astrophysics and Astronomy
129 / 3,292
Literature
127 / 2,287
Development Studies
126 / 2,813
Public Health
124 / 3,777
Child Psychology
116 / 3,906
Anthropology
111 / 4,066
Cognitive Science
107 / 3,759

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

13 Notable alumni

Ivylyn Girardeau

1. Ivylyn Girardeau

1900-1987 (aged 87)
missionary physician
Ivylyn Lee Girardeau was an American medical doctor and missionary in India and Pakistan.
Anna Irwin Young

2. Anna Irwin Young

1873-1920 (aged 47)
mathematician
Anna Irwin Young was an American professor of mathematics, physics and astronomy and in 1916 was a charter member of the Mathematical Association of America.
+ show more
Martha Priscilla Shaw

3. Martha Priscilla Shaw

1904-1981 (aged 77)
teacher politician
Martha Priscilla Shaw was an American educator and politician in the state of South Carolina. She served as mayor of Sumter, South Carolina between 1952 and 1956, thus becoming the first female mayor in South Carolina.
+ show more
Michelle Malone

4. Michelle Malone

singer-songwriter composer
Michelle Malone is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born and raised in Atlanta, she started performing in bands and writing songs as a teenager. Initially, she would sign with Arista Records after performing around parts of Atlanta. Soon after, she would release an album entitled Relentless with her band Drag the River. She would also collaborate with The Harshed Mellows...
+ show more
All 13 notable alumni
AlumnusAlumnusAlumnusAlumnus

General Info & Contacts

Alternative names ASC
Founded 1889
Motto Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times
Colors purple, white
Academic calendar (August - May)
Total staff 293
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address 141 E. College Ave. Decatur, Georgia, 30030-3770 United States
City Population 25,000
Follow on Social Media

Securing connection to Elite Portal...

Similar universities nearby

Same level universities in United States

#684
Berklee College of Music
Flag 1140 Boylston St Boston
Acc. Rate: 44%
#685
Le Moyne College
Flag 1419 Salt Springs Rd Syracuse
Acc. Rate: 83%
#686
Agnes Scott College YOU ARE HERE
Flag 141 E. College Ave. Decatur
Acc. Rate: 62%
#687
King’s College – Pennsylvania
Flag 133 N River St Wilkes-Barre
Acc. Rate: 93%
#688
Plymouth State University
Flag 17 High Street Plymouth
Acc. Rate: 88%
#689
Saint Francis University
Flag 132 Franciscan Way Loretto
Acc. Rate: 77%
#690
Luther College
Flag 700 College Drive Decorah
Acc. Rate: 72%
Acc. Rate: 39%