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Agnes Scott College
Most applicants get into Agnes Scott College — 62.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Agnes Scott College occupies suburban Decatur, GA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. Agnes Scott College enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Public Health, where graduates median $63,621 four years out. Faculty pay averages $115,248 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 836 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1180 and 1350 — above the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Agnes Scott College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Agnes Scott College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1180–1350 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Agnes Scott College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 660 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Agnes Scott College received 1,857 applications and admitted 1,250 (67.3%), with 241 enrolling.
How Agnes Scott College compares
| Agnes Scott College | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62.2% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,604 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,274 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Agnes Scott College student earns $56,274 — 19% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Agnes Scott College lists tuition at $50,604 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Agnes Scott College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $50,604 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 836 undergraduates, Agnes Scott College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
70.7% of Agnes Scott College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $50,604 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Agnes Scott College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Public Health | $63,621 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,605 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,587 |
Median earnings for these 3 Agnes Scott College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,274 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Agnes Scott College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Agnes Scott College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1180–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 62.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate?
67.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,250 admitted from 1,857 applicants.
How much does Agnes Scott College cost?
At Agnes Scott College, published tuition is $50,604 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Agnes Scott College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Agnes Scott College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,274 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College — 75.7% admitted
- Clark Atlanta University — 64.2% admitted
- Berry College — 64% admitted
- Clayton State University — 68.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.