Agnes Scott College

It is moderately difficult to get into Agnes Scott College. Around 67% of applicants get into Agnes Scott College each year. Last year, 1,879 students applied to Agnes Scott College and 1,250 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Agnes Scott College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 5/1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Agnes Scott College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 15.

Agnes Scott College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Agnes Scott College's admissions stats.

Agnes Scott College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	29.2%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	22%
Waitlist	Yes

Agnes Scott College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Agnes Scott College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	5 1	April 15

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Applying Early to Agnes Scott College?

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Agnes Scott College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Agnes Scott College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Agnes Scott College is 88%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 67%. Last year, Agnes Scott College admitted 14 of the 16 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Agnes Scott College Admissions

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How To Get Into Agnes Scott College

Getting into Agnes Scott College is moderately difficult. Agnes Scott College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Agnes Scott College accepted 67% of students, approximately 1,250 from 1,879 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Agnes Scott College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Agnes Scott College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Agnes Scott College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Agnes Scott College

What does Agnes Scott College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Agnes Scott College for more information on admission factors.

Agnes Scott College Application Requirements

To apply to Agnes Scott College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Agnes Scott College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Agnes Scott College?

Students admitted to Agnes Scott College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 47.1% submitted a class rank. At Agnes Scott College 29.2% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 62.3% were in the top 25% and 93.1% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Agnes Scott College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	32.2%
3.75 and 3.99	26.9%
3.50 and 3.74	25.8%
3.25 and 3.49	10.1%
3.00 and 3.24	4.3%
2.50 and 2.9	0.7%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Agnes Scott College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Agnes Scott College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 33% of Agnes Scott College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 22% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Agnes Scott College?

To be competitive with other Agnes Scott College applicants, you should strive to score between 1140 and 1340 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Agnes Scott College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1340 and 25% of scored lower than 1140, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Agnes Scott College students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Agnes Scott College students scored 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

To be most competitive at Agnes Scott College, you should strive to earn between 24 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Agnes Scott College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Agnes Scott College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Agnes Scott College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Agnes Scott College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Applicants should hear back by July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Agnes Scott College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Agnes Scott College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Agnes Scott College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Agnes Scott College.

Does Agnes Scott College accept transfer credits?

✅ Agnes Scott College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Agnes Scott College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Agnes Scott College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Agnes Scott College?

❌ No, Agnes Scott College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Agnes Scott College is 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Agnes Scott College?

✅ Agnes Scott College's early decision acceptance rate was 88% in 2021.

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