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The campus of Agnes Scott is in Decatur, Georgia, which is a large suburb. Its Presbyterian Church (USA) nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Agnes Scott is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Agnes Scott has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, mathematics, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at Agnes Scott is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 53% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Agnes Scott maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Agnes Scott had 1,016 students enrolled (939 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Agnes Scott. The school has a residential or campus feel. Agnes Scott offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Agnes Scott values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030-3797
General Phone: (404) 471-6000
Admissions Phone: (404) 471-6285
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 471-6395
http://www.agnesscott.edu
Agnes Scott awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 112 | international relations, economics courses, history, political science, social studies, economics, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | English teaching |
| Science | 15 | biology, astrophysics, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 13 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Agnes Scott in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 184 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 1 |
In 2005, Agnes Scott had a total enrollment of 1,016 students (939 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 47% |
| Florida | 7% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| Tennessee | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Agnes Scott offers campus housing for 760 of its 939 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,526 | 815 | 53% | 229 | 28% |
| Women | 1,526 | 815 | 53% | 229 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 685 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 471-6285
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,570 |
| Room and board | $ 8,500 |
| Room charge | $ 4,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Agnes Scott participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 471-6395
Agnes Scott has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $75,530 | 9 | $76,962 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $58,091 | 16 | $60,233 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $49,403 | 14 | $47,036 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $41,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $61,411 | 42 | $58,111 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Agnes Scott Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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