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Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA · Private · 836 students

A beautiful historic campus minutes from Atlanta's dynamic urban hub.

Acceptance rate

62.2%

SAT (mid 50%)

1160–1330

Avg net price

$24,754

after aid

Next deadline

Nov 1

ED

Testing

Optional

2026 cycle

Sources: the U.S. Department of Education (2024), and the Agnes Scott College admissions site.

Your chances

How hard is it to get in?

Agnes Scott College admitted 62.2% of applicants in its most recent reported class. That means most students who apply get in. Your job is to meet the requirements and apply on time.

Here’s where admitted students landed on tests. The middle 50% score 1160–1330 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention. They don’t decide it.

The real question isn’t your odds. It’s your move. That’s where Spike comes in. It reads your profile against what Agnes Scott College actually rewards, then tells you what to do next.

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What they value

Reinvented Liberal Arts Experience

This is your liberal arts education, reimagined for today's student.

The curriculum is structured around SUMMIT, a signature four-year experience that integrates leadership development, global learning, professional skills building, and dedicated mentorship, allowing students to design their academic paths with faculty and advisors.

  • Diverse Fields30+ majors and minors
  • Personalized Advisingfaculty and advisors who know their thinking and their ambitions
  • Mentored Inquiryfaculty-mentored research

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Applying

Here’s what to send, and when.

  • Next deadlineNovember 1, 2026 (ED)
  • Regular decisionMarch 15, 2027
  • TestingOptional (2026 cycle)
  • Recommendations0 letters
  • Personal essayRequired
  • ApplicationCommon App

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The essays

Here are the supplemental essay prompts.

The current prompts, straight from the application. They change year to year. Most guides you’ll find are a cycle behind.

  • Please tell us why you chose to apply to Agnes Scott College?

    Up to 100 words

  • Agnes Scott's innovative SUMMIT experience teaches our students that leadership is more than a position. Describe a quality of leadership that you have learned in high school and how you wish to apply that quality in the future.

    Up to 100 words

  • As part of Agnes Scott's SUMMIT experience, our courses focus on seeing the world from a global perspective, and our students have the opportunity to do so first-hand during their SUMMIT Journeys trip in their first-year. What is a global issue that is important to you, and how can you imagine yourself addressing that issue during your time at Agnes Scott?

    Up to 100 words

  • Tell us about a leader that you admire. Who are they? How have they influenced you?

    Up to 100 words

  • If you could visit anywhere, where would you go and why?

  • What's your favorite book you have read outside the classroom (not assigned reading) and why?

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

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Cost and aid

What will you actually pay?

The sticker price is about $63,283. That isn’t what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $24,754.

Agnes Scott College is committed to making education accessible through a variety of merit- and need-based financial aid, including the Agnes Scott $100K+ Promise which guarantees at least a $25,000 renewable merit-based scholarship annually for admitted Fall 2026 students, and specific application-

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,274.

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Academics

These are the most popular majors.

  • Research and Experimental Psychology12% of degrees
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations8% of degrees
  • Public Health8% of degrees
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences7% of degrees
  • Biology, General7% of degrees
  • Political Science and Government6% of degrees

Campus life

Here’s the feel of the place.

“A Tuesday here might involve designing your academic path with an advisor, engaging in faculty-mentored research, and connecting with a supportive community.”

The Agnes Scott campus features a mix of green space, historic buildings, trees, and walking paths, including graduate lounges, classroom buildings, lab spaces, and a dining hall.

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Quick answers

What do people ask about Agnes Scott College?

Is Agnes Scott College test-optional?
For the 2026 application cycle, standardized testing at Agnes Scott College is optional.
How hard is it to get into Agnes Scott College?
Very hard. Agnes Scott College admits 62.2% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160 to 1330 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.
When is the Agnes Scott College application deadline?
The next deadline is November 1, 2026 (ED). Regular Decision closes March 15, 2027.
How much does Agnes Scott College cost?
The list price is about $63,283. After aid, families pay $24,754 on average.
Is Agnes Scott College worth it?
Graduates earn a median of $56,274 ten years after enrolling. 71% of students graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals. That’s what Spike helps you weigh.

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