Agnes Scott College

141 E. College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
http://www.agnesscott.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1889
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian (U.S.A.)
Undergrad Students1,003
Endowment285,929,202
Application DeadlineMay 1
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMay 1
Tuition25,785
Room/Board8,990
Services
Associated FirmsEmory University, DeKalb County Schools, Teach for America, Peace Corps
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Dalton Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Dalton Gallery
Periodical Subs1,396
# of Books221,991
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months25%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size100 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing92%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (79%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options (3%)
Popular EventsWriters Festival, Black Cat Week, Black Cat Formal, Cultural Events Series, Senior Investiture, Sophomore Family Weekend, Planetarium Shows, Fall Fest, Spring Fest, Spring Fling
Nearest AirportAtlanta (16)
Nearest TrainAtlanta (6)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations92
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Profile (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesBeta 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