Agnes Scott College

Decatur, Georgia · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$24,754

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

70.7%

Admission rate

62%

Undergrad size

836

In-state tuition

$50,604

Out-of-state tuition

$50,604

Cost of attendance

$63,283

Median earnings (10y)

$56,274

Admissions

SAT average
1,260
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
81.3%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (38%), stem (23%), humanities & arts (23%).

  • STEM23%
  • Health7%
  • Business10%
  • Humanities & arts23%
  • Social sciences38%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Research and Experimental Psychology.Bachelor's63
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's42$38,271
Public Health.Bachelor's40$21,239
Social Sciences, Other.Bachelor's35$27,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's34$27,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.Bachelor's33
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's28
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's27
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's20$26,244
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelor's19
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Master's18
Mathematics.Bachelor's17
International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelor's17
History.Bachelor's16
Social Sciences, General.Master's13
Economics.Bachelor's13
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's11
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelor's10
Philosophy.Bachelor's10
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's9
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's9
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's8
Astronomy and Astrophysics.Bachelor's8
Area Studies.Bachelor's7
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's6
Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelor's6
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's5
Chemistry.Bachelor's5
Physics.Bachelor's5
Music.Bachelor's5
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Master's5
Psychology, General.Bachelor's$21,383$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College is a small institution located in Decatur, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 836 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Psychology, Social sciences, Biological sciences.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Agnes Scott College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,754 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $50,604 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $63,283 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 70.7%, a strong completion outcome. 81.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,274 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Agnes Scott College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Psychology, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (38% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Agnes Scott College accepts 62% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,260.

Location & campus

Set in Decatur, Georgia (suburb), Agnes Scott College draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Agnes Scott College

Q.How much does Agnes Scott College cost?

The average net price at Agnes Scott College is $24,754 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $63,283.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Agnes Scott College?

Agnes Scott College has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Agnes Scott College?

Agnes Scott College admits 62% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Agnes Scott College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Agnes Scott College graduate earns $56,274 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Agnes Scott College?

Published tuition is $50,604 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Agnes Scott College located?

Agnes Scott College is located in Decatur, Georgia (ZIP 30030).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Agnes Scott College at their official website.