College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1889 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Presbyterian (U.S.A.) |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,003 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$285,929,202 |
Application Deadline: |
May 1 |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$25,785 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$8,990 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
92 |
Honor Societies: |
Beta Beta Beta, Dana Scholars, Mortar Board, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Tau, Pi Delta Phi, Psi Chi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Theta Alpha Kappa, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Omicron Delta Epsilon |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Canterbury Club, Jewish Student Association, Muslim Students' Association, New Life Campus Crusade for Christ, New Westminster Fellowship, Newman Club, Wesley Fellowship, Religious Life Council, Baptist Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Students, Daughters of Gaia |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) AWISA: African-WestIndian Students Association, Asian Women, Latinas Unidas: Hispanic Awareness Society, International Students Association, Witkaze: The Black Student Association of Agnes Scott College, African Daughters of Ruth Ellis (ADORE), Exodus |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) American Chemical Society, Blackfriars, Collegiate Chorale, Community Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles, Sotto Voce, Studio Dance Theatre, Best Buddies, Campus Girl Scouts, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, The Collective (LBTQIA), Volunteer Board, Astronomy Club, College Republicans, Conservative Forum, Faust Club, French Club, Green Earth Organization, Honor Court, Psychology Club, Publius, Student Advocates for Educationg (SAFE) Women, Women in Business, WAVE, www. Realite, Woodruff Scholar Organization, Career Advisory Board, The Colonnade Club, Emerging Leaders, Orientation Council, ShowTime Programs Board, Social Council, Tower Council, Student Government Association, Aurora, Silhouette, Joyful Noise, Untitled, Common Ground, ASC Pre-Med Association, Handiwork Club, The Sleeping Eights: Math Club, National Coalition Building Institute, Public Leadership Education Network, Agnes Scott Dance Team, Amnesty International, ASC-TV, Student Senate, Judicial Board, College Democrats, Rock the Vote, The F. A. D. Group (Fashion, Ambition, Design), Career Advisory Board, Scottie Social Dance, Model United Nations, Poetry Etc. , Meditation Group, Leadership Alliance, Feminist Majority, String Quartet, ASC Flute Choir |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Profile (bi-weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
N/A |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Emory University, DeKalb County Schools, Teach for America, Peace Corps |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
221,991 |
Library Facilities: |
Robert Frost; Catherine Marshall |
Museums |
The Dalton Gallery |
Computers Available: |
429 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
39 |
Wired Labs: |
507 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
265 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (79%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options (3%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
100 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Atlanta (16) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Atlanta (6) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Decatur (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Georgia Institute of Technology) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Georgia Institute of Technology) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Writers Festival, Black Cat Week, Black Cat Formal, Cultural Events Series, Senior Investiture, Sophomore Family Weekend, Planetarium Shows, Fall Fest, Spring Fest, Spring Fling |
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