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Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, independent national liberal arts college for women located in metropolitan Atlanta. The college offers a vibrant and intellectually challenging environment with a rich and active cultural life. Founded in 1889, Agnes Scott College is a diverse and growing residential community of scholars with one of the largest endowments per student of any college or university in the United States. In offering the world for women, Agnes Scott’s curriculum encourages students to become fluent across disciplines, across continents and across centuries.

Mission

Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.

Location

Decatur, Georgia. 6 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Student Profile

1,032 students (<1% male, 99% female). 41 states and territories and 30 countries represented. 31% minority (0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 19% Black, 3% Hispanic, 65% White); 7% international.

80% average first-year student retention rate; 63% graduation rate.

Faculty Profile

81full-time undergraduate professors. 10:1 student-faculty ratio. Average class size of 15.

Athletics

NCAA Division III, Great South Athletic Conference. 7 varsity sports (7 women’s: basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball), 11 intramural sports.