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Agnes Scott College - Decatur,Georgia

70%

Acceptance Rate

$31,058

Avg.Financial Aid

001542

FAFSA Code

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Agnes Scott College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.agnesscott.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,030
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Agnes Scott College, which is located in Decatur, GA is a private, Presbyterian Church (USA) university. Agnes Scott College occupies a total area of about 91 acres. In 1889, Agnes Scott College was founded. Notably, the official colors of the university are purple and white. Out of total 921 students enrolled at ASC, 921 belong to undergraduate courses while 62 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 117 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Agnes Scott College has an ethnically diverse student population. At ASC around 31% are Black or African American, 31% are white, and 14% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 100% of the students are females and 0% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 131 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Jennifer Nettles (Musician, Singer-songwriter), Jessica Owens (Venture capitalist), Marsha Norman (Novelist, Screenwriter), and Katherine Harris (Politician). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. ASC offers a total of 51 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $217 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Agnes Scott College.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

4044716000

Fax:

4044716638

Address

141 E. College Ave.

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Agnes Scott College has been ranked at the 420th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
15th Mar
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
70%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

Though the varsity takes in only a few number of students, and the admission to ASC is easy. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. To improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Agnes Scott College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students getting admission is not available. It can be inferred that this is not an important admission criterion. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, Georgia 30030-3770. They can also call them at (404) 471-6000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$21,624
Average Annual Cost
$40,920

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$240
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$12,330
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,135

Total One Year Cost

$55,625

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to ASC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $52,420. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($42,690), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($12,670), and budget for other expenses ($1,145). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

79%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

33%

Male Professors

67%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

996

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Full-time / Part-time

99% / 1%

Students Gender

Male

US National: 44%

Female

99%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

32%

Unknown

Black

31%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

37%

Out Of State

59%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$69,581 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 93% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

93%

Undergrads in College Housing

86%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,950/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,380/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$6,380/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Scotties

School Colors

purple and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $12,670 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at ASC costs around $6,380 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 0% male and 100% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$30,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$39,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$27,000 - $28,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$280 - $296

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$31,058

Students Receiving Federal Grants

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,841

Students Receiving State Aid

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,422

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$26,499

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$34,728

$30K - $48K

$34,668

$48K - $75K

$33,205

$75K - $110K

$30,268

> $110K

$25,063

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$20,633,503

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$7,778,613

In case the students at Agnes Scott College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Agnes Scott College is around $27,489 and the federal grant is $5,284. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,677 as well as institutional aid worth $27,489. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at ASC based on students' financial needs add up to $20,633,503 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $7,778,613.

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