Liberal arts college
#6 Best colleges in GeorgiaAgnes Scott College
Decatur, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,754 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,749 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best small colleges in America#129 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#252 of 1,563
- Best colleges for psychology in America#275 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#360 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#261 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#278 of 1,358
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#381 of 1,829
- Best test-optional colleges in America#316 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#259 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#274 of 1,247
- Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in America#34 of 154
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#273 of 1,215
- Best colleges for music in America#254 of 1,063
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#278 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#271 of 1,116
In Georgia
- Best small colleges in Georgia#2 of 24
- Best colleges for business in Georgia#5 of 57
- Best test-optional colleges in Georgia#4 of 42
- Best colleges in Georgia#6 of 60
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Georgia#6 of 60
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Georgia#1 of 9
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- Best colleges for English in Georgia#5 of 41
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Georgia#6 of 49
- Best colleges for psychology in Georgia#6 of 46
- Best colleges for history in Georgia#6 of 43
- Best colleges for music in Georgia#5 of 33
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Georgia#5 of 31
- Best colleges for mathematics in Georgia#6 of 37
- Best colleges for chemistry in Georgia#6 of 33
- Best colleges for art and design in Georgia#6 of 32
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Georgia#2 of 9
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Georgia#2 of 9
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,260 · ACT 28
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$20,057
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $63,283 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 911 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 0% · Women 100% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 21% |
| Total students | 1,077 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,754 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $63,283 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,749 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 74% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 61% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 56% |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $56,274 |
| Admission rate | 62% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,660 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 39% |
| Average SAT | 1260 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620–695 |
| SAT math | 540–635 |
| ACT composite | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Public health | |
| Political science | |
| Fine arts |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Business administration, Chemistry, Classics, Dance, Economics, English, Ethnic and gender studies, Experimental psychology, German, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Other biological and biomedical sciences, Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, Other social sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious studies, Romance languages, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Business | |
| English |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,605 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Collegiate Conference of the South |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 10 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 23%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 74%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $215,247IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 86% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 12 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 24,518Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AtlantaAbout 7 miles away · about 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 42°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA, about 7 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.85 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1.85 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Agnes Scott College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 20% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Agnes Scott College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,754 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Agnes Scott College?
- Agnes Scott College admitted 62% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Agnes Scott College’s graduates do?
- 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $56,274; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,749.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 138600
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Presbyterian Church (USA)
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