If you are applying to Agnes Scott College, the regular decision application deadline is May 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who apply to Agnes Scott College for fall semester should hear back from Agnes Scott College by April 15.
Here's an overiew of some of Agnes Scott College's admissions stats.
Agnes Scott College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.8 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 33.1% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 31% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 19% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Agnes Scott College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 1 | December 1 |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | November 15 | December 15 |
Regular Decision | Yes | May 1 | April 15 |
Agnes Scott College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning 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 which is not far away! 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 82%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 70%. In 2022, Agnes Scott College admitted 27 of the 33 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply early to college it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, as it can show that you are interested in a school, because you are making it a priority.
➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to get into Agnes Scott College. Agnes Scott College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Agnes Scott College accepted 70% of students, around 1,135 from the 1,625 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.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
Agnes Scott College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important 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 areas where you shine.
What does Agnes Scott College consider during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Agnes Scott College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Agnes Scott College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Agnes Scott College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Agnes Scott College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.
Out of all students that were admitted, 51.2% submitted a class rank. At Agnes Scott College 33.1% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 66.9% were in the top 25% and 88.3% were in the top 50%.
At Agnes Scott College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 36.7% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 29.4% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 16.3% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 10.2% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 5.4% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 2% |
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 reflects 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.
Agnes Scott College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
Agnes Scott College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 31% of Agnes Scott College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 19% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Agnes Scott College applicants, you should aim to score between 1170 and 1390 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Agnes Scott College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1390 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Agnes Scott College students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Agnes Scott College students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.
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To be most competitive at Agnes Scott College, you should strive to earn between 27 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 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Agnes Scott College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.
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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
• Spring Term
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 and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Agnes Scott College?
❌ No, Agnes Scott College is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to include your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send 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?
✅ Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate is 70%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Agnes Scott College?
✅ Agnes Scott College's early decision acceptance rate was 82% in 2021.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Agnes Scott College?
✅ Agnes Scott College offers early action but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Agnes Scott College? Agnes Scott College is a somewhat selective institution. The Agnes Scott College acceptance rate is 70%. This means that the institution accepts 69 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Agnes Scott College is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Agnes Scott College is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
27 to 31
27 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Agnes Scott College is 29. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into Agnes Scott College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Agnes Scott College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.77. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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