| Screen last updated on: November 19, 2008 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6 men, 880 women, 886 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4 men, 835 women, 839 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2 men, 45 women, 47 total |
| Total graduate students: |
1 men, 15 women, 16 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1 men, 14 women, 15 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1 women, 1 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
48% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 18.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 5.9% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.2% | Hispanic |
| 60.2% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 9.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 20.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 5.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.0% | Hispanic |
| 55.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 11.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
100 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Decatur |
| Population of city/town: |
18,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Atlanta |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
6 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
5,000,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (81%)
- single-student apartments (16%)
- other housing including Theme houses, CHOICE (Choosing Healthy Options in a Community Environment ) Housing (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
98% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
86% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
14% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Note: Woodruff scholars and fifth-year students are not required to live on campus, but may petition to do so. Other students wishing to live off-campus must petition for permission to do so. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
35% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
429 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Student wireless service in dorms, outdoor space, library, Alston Center, science center, and City of Decatur. The Educational Technology Center is a 24-hour space housing the Technology Production Studio, Speaking Center, Writing Center, 29-seat Language Lab/Classroom, and 40-seat multimedia-enhanced computer classroom. Center provides access to a variety of technology for developing and presenting technology-rich course materials. Specialty statistics, music, art and science computer labs. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Robert Frost; Catherine Marshall |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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The Dalton Gallery
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Profile |
| Number of honor societies: |
12 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
92 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Canterbury Club, Fellowship of Christian Students, Daughters of Gaia, 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 |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-West Indian 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 |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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American Chemical Society, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, The Collective (LBTQIA), Volunteer Board, Astonomy Club, College Republicans, Conservative Forum, Faust Club, French Club, Green Earth Organization, Blackfriars, Honor Court, Pychology Club, Publius, Student Advocates for Educating (SAFE) Women, Women in Business, WAVE, www.Realite, Woodruff Scholar Organization, Career Advisory Board, The Colonnade Club, Collegiate Chorale, Emerging Leaders, Orientation Council, ShowTime Programs Board, Social Council, Tower Council, Student Government Association, Aurora, Silhouette, Joyful Noise, Luchsingers, Community Orchestra, Common Ground, ASC Pre-med Association, Handiwork Club, The Sleeping Eights, Math Club, National Coalition Building Institute, Public Leadership Education Network, Dance Team, Amnesty International, ASC-TV, Jazz Ensemble, Student Senate, Judicial Board, College Democrats, Rock the Vote, The FAD Group (Fashion, Ambition, Design), Scottie Social Dance, Model United Nations, Poetry, etc., Meditation Group, String Quartet, Sotto Voce, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, ASC Flute Choir, Studio Dance Theatre, Best Buddies, Campus Girl Scouts |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Joeleen Akin,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Joeleen Akin,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics
A. Page Remillard
Agnes Scott College
141 East College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030 |
| School mascot: |
Scotties |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
;Great South Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
20% |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Atlanta (16 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Atlanta (6 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Decatur (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
15% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
25% immediately, 33% within one year of graduation, 50% within 10 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Emory University (GA);Georgia Institute of Technology (GA);Georgia State University (GA);Medical College of Georgia (GA);Mercer University (GA);University of Georgia (GA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
25% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Alston and Bird, Payless Shoe Source, Waddell and Reed, Inc., Anthony Smith Advisors, World Financial Group, Turner Broadcasting, AmeriCorps, AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, CVS Pharmacy, Emory University, JC Penney Corporation, JP Morgan Chase, Peace Corps, Teach for America, Blue Cross Blue Shield |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Katherine ¿¿¿Kay¿¿¿ Krill ¿¿¿77, CEO of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation Jennifer Nettles ¿¿¿97, her band Sugarland nominated for a 2006 Grammy
- made the Billboard Top 100 for duet with Jon Bon Jovi
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