Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College is a private, nonprofit women’s college in Decatur, just east of downtown Atlanta. Its small-campus setting is paired with a broad liberal arts curriculum and a required global-learning experience: the college’s SUMMIT program connects coursework with leadership development, internships, mentored research and study abroad. The fit depends on what a student wants from that model. Applicants should compare majors, experiential requirements and total cost together, and ask how a particular pathway works before choosing a start term.

Majors, sciences and pathways to professional study

The college lists more than 28 majors, minors and dual-degree options. Fields include Africana studies, business management, creative arts, economics, English, environmental sustainability, history, international relations, political science, psychology, public health, religion and social justice, sociology and anthropology, Spanish, and women’s, gender and sexuality studies. In the sciences, students can study biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, neuroscience, physics and astrophysics. Computer science and engineering are available through dual-degree pathways. The chemistry curriculum is approved by the American Chemical Society.

Students interested in nursing should understand the structure before enrolling: the 3–2 dual-degree route begins with three years at Agnes Scott, where students complete a liberal arts bachelor’s degree and nursing prerequisites, then continues with two years at Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing toward a BSN. The college also describes an early-acceptance Clinical Nurse Leader master’s pathway for eligible Agnes Scott graduates. Its graduate and extended programs include clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, strategic communication, medical sciences and physician assistant education. The new Hawkes Physician Assistant Program announced its inaugural cohort in October 2026; applicants should confirm current accreditation status, admissions requirements and start dates directly with the program.

Students considering medicine, dentistry or other health professions can also explore the post-baccalaureate premedical program. Because offerings, partner-school requirements and application windows can change, use the college’s current majors and minors directory and dual-degree guide as the starting point. Ask the relevant adviser which courses must be completed at Agnes Scott, whether a separate competitive application is required, and how transfer or AP/IB credit affects the sequence.

SUMMIT, internships and the day-to-day experience

SUMMIT is the college’s four-year global-learning and leadership program. Its components include a first-year experience, global study, career development and an applied project or internship. For a prospective student, the practical questions are how the required experiences fit a chosen major, what travel or project costs are covered, and which opportunities are available in a particular year. Agnes Scott is near Atlanta-area employers and organizations, which can broaden internship and research options; students should ask each department how placements are arranged and whether they are paid, credit-bearing or both.

Student accounts often praise close faculty contact, small classes, a welcoming community and the historic campus. Other reviews describe a quieter weekend atmosphere and raise concerns about the cost, dining, housing or administrative follow-through. These are individual experiences, not guarantees about every cohort or residence hall. A campus visit and conversations with current students can help applicants assess social fit, while questions about room condition, meal plans, aid renewal and advising response times can make the financial and academic comparison more concrete. You can read a range of student perspectives about Agnes Scott before visiting.

2026–27 cost and financial aid

For 2026–27, the published undergraduate tuition is $53,256. The listed housing and dining charge is $14,079, with a $350 student activity fee and a $250 orientation fee, for a published total of $67,935 before books, personal expenses and any required health insurance. International students have a separately listed total of $68,235 because of a higher orientation charge. These are annual planning figures and can change; housing choice, insurance status, travel and personal costs affect the amount a family actually pays.

The college says full-time undergraduates receive scholarship or grant aid, and its current materials describe a renewable merit award of at least $25,000 per year for students admitted for Fall 2026. For Fall 2027, the $100K+ Promise is advertised as at least $25,000 per year, with the award amount based on weighted high-school GPA. Additional application-based scholarships include awards that may cover tuition, housing and dining for selected students; eligibility and deadlines differ, so do not treat them as automatic. Georgia residents who meet the rules may qualify for HOPE or Zell Miller state scholarships. Federal grants, college need-based aid and student loans depend on FAFSA eligibility and the individual award package.

Before making a deposit, compare the written offer with the full cost of attendance and check whether each award renews automatically or requires a GPA, credit-load or application threshold. The college’s 2026–27 cost and affordability page and scholarship and financial-aid guide explain the current awards and point students to the net-price calculator and FAFSA resources.

Applying and visiting

Undergraduate applicants can begin through the college’s online application portal. The admissions team can explain application rounds, transcripts, recommendations, scholarship deadlines and how to plan a visit. The Office of Admission lists weekday hours of 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and can be reached at (404) 471-6285 or admission@agnesscott.edu. The college’s Financial Aid Office lists the same weekday hours and can be reached at (404) 471-6395 or finaid@agnesscott.edu. Check appointment availability before traveling, especially during breaks or summer.

Campus and contacts

The main campus is at 141 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. The college’s main telephone number is (404) 471-6000, with a toll-free number at (800) 868-8602. Agnes Scott is a residential campus in the Atlanta metro area; the college’s official maps and directions page can help visitors plan a route and parking. The institution does not publish general building hours as a substitute for office hours, so schedule a campus tour or contact the department you need before arriving.

Agnes Scott is most compelling for students looking for a women’s college with close faculty access, a liberal arts foundation and structured global and career experiences. The best next step is to match the major and any dual-degree sequence to the student’s goals, then test the fit through a visit and a program-specific conversation with an adviser. A realistic budget built from the aid offer—not the headline scholarship amount alone—will make the final comparison clearer.