,·Private Liberal Arts (Women's College)·Est. 1889
“A women's liberal arts college ranked #1 Most Innovative in the US, with a unique SUMMIT leadership program and guaranteed minimum $100,000 in scholarships for every admitted student.”
Agnes Scott College is a private women's liberal arts college located in Decatur, Georgia — just minutes from the heart of Atlanta. Founded in 1889 by Presbyterian minister Frank Henry Gaines, Agnes Scott has evolved into one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the United States, ranked #1 for Innovation by US News and #67 overall among national liberal arts colleges in 2026. The college's signature SUMMIT program reimagines the liberal arts for the 21st century, providing every student with global connections, leadership development experiences, mentored research, and a personally guided pathway to professional success. Agnes Scott's proximity to Atlanta — one of the fastest-growing global business hubs in the US — gives students unparalleled access to internships, corporate partnerships, and cultural immersion while living in an intimate residential campus community. The college has one of the most generous scholarship commitments in American higher education: every admitted student receives the $100K+ Promise — a guaranteed minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 per year, totaling $100,000 over four years. 100% of Agnes Scott students receive scholarship and/or grant aid that reduces their cost of attendance by an average of 57%. International students are eligible for merit scholarships including the $100K+ Promise. Agnes Scott admits women and non-binary students.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Most Innovative Schools
US News 2026
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Decision
Binding ED. Notification by December.
Early Action
Non-binding EA.
Regular Decision
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$48,000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Strong pre-med and pre-health tracks supported by research partnerships with Atlanta-area healthcare institutions.
Economics and Management, Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, and Sociology. Atlanta connections provide strong internship pipelines to policy organizations, NGOs, and global corporations.
English, Creative Writing, Art History, Studio Art, Theatre, Religious Studies, and Philosophy — enhanced by SUMMIT's emphasis on personal narrative, leadership communication, and cross-cultural understanding.
4 years
Agnes Scott's signature SUMMIT experience integrates every major with personalized mentoring, global experiences, leadership skill development, and professional preparation. Every student has a SUMMIT advisor who helps connect academic study with real-world impact — ranked #1 most innovative in the US.
4 years
Interdisciplinary program combining biology, chemistry, and psychology. Strong research opportunities and pre-med preparation, with access to research partnerships at Atlanta-area hospitals and Emory University.
4 years
One of the most popular programs, leveraging Agnes Scott's location in Atlanta's business hub. Strong pipeline to internships with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and global organizations headquartered in Atlanta.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $50,604
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
