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Agnes Scott College was originally established as the Decatur Female Seminary in 1889. Founded by Presbyterian minister Frank H. Gaines, the school was renamed Agnes Scott Institute in 1890, and given its present name in 1906. The campus of ASC occupies 100 acres of land in Decatur, Georgia. The student body of the college includes representatives from over 40 states and more than 25 countries around the world.
Students are offered more than 30 undergraduate majors and 25 minors. A large number of dual-degree programs, post-baccalaureate certificates in pre-medicine, and courses in pre-law are also offered. In addition, ASC awards a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the fields of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and English.
The sports teams of Agnes Scott College are nicknamed the Scotties. The athletics department of the college fields teams in basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, and softball. The Scotties compete in the NCAA Division III. Students also participate in intramural and clubs sports like cross country, cycling, triathlon, and swimming.
The campus of Agnes Scott is in Decatur, GA, 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 science and liberal arts.
Admission at Agnes Scott is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 48% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Agnes Scott has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Agnes Scott had 892 students enrolled (948 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Agnes Scott has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Agnes Scott offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030-3797
General Phone: (404) 471-6000
http://www.agnesscott.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 110 | history, English, economics courses, political science, creative writing, international relations, women's studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Science | 25 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, astrophysics, physics |
| Fine Arts | 11 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | English teaching, biology teaching, teacher ed, physics teaching, chemistry teaching, math teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Medicine | 9 | pre-med |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Agnes Scott in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 191 | 29 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Agnes Scott had a total enrollment of 892 students (948 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 46% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Tennessee | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| California | 3% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Agnes Scott offers campus housing for 752 of its 948 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 1,593 | 763 | 48% | 179 | 23% |
| Women | 1,593 | 763 | 48% | 179 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 49% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,060 |
| Room and board | $ 9,850 |
| Room charge | $ 4,925 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,925 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Agnes Scott participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154200)
Agnes Scott has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $82,659 | 12 | $82,421 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $72,290 | 20 | $70,169 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $60,376 | 15 | $56,843 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $42,292 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $72,136 | 50 | $67,439 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
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
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
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 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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