Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Total undergraduates: |
902 |
Full-time undergraduates: |
876 |
Part-time undergraduates: |
26 |
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: |
45% |
First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
7.0% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
32.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
8.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
36.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
7.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | 5.5% | Nonresident Alien |
1.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
5.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
33.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
9.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
32.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
7.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
7.7% | Nonresident Alien |
2.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Campus size: |
100 acres |
City or town school is located in: |
Decatur, GA |
Population of city/town: |
20,086 |
Nearest major city: |
Atlanta |
Distance of nearest major city: |
6 miles |
Population of nearest major city: |
447,841 |
Online campus map: |
www.agnesscott.edu/ maps-directions.html |
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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 (82%)
- single-student apartments (15%)
- other housing including Theme housing. (3%)
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Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
93% |
Percent of students who live in school housing: |
87% |
Percent of students who live off campus: |
13% |
Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
30% |
Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking 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: |
458 |
Other computer facilities/services: |
Classrooms, tutoring 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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Special collections. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, observatory/planetarium, science center. |
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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, radio station |
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School newspaper(s): |
The Profile |
Number of honor societies: |
13 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
69 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Religious Life Council, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Daughters of Gaia, New Life Campus Crusade for Christ, Newman Club, Rose and Shield, Unitarian Universalist; Christian Students, Wesley, and New Westminster Fellowships; Jewish Student Association and Muslim Students' Associations |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Coalition of Student Multicultural Organizations (COSMO), Affinity, Latinas UNIDAS, Masala-SACE, Witkaze; African, African West Indian and Muslim Student Associations |
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International student organizations: |
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International Students Association |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Woodruff Scholars Organization, Japanese Cultural Events Committee, Blackfriars, Collegiate Chorale, Joyful Noise, Sotto Voce, Instrumental Music Groups, ASC Community, Studio Dance Theatre, Luchsingers, Best Buddies, Campus Girl Scouts, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, Aurora, Silhouette, Young Democrats; Orchestra and String Chamber, Keyboard and Winds Chamber, and Jazz Ensemble and World Percussion Ensembles; Campus Initiative, Colonnade, disabled student, Faust, debate, French, Scotties for Change, S.P.A.R.K., Strong Sisters, and UNICEF clubs
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School has an athletic program: |
yes |
Director of women's athletics: |
Beth Vansant, Athletics Director |
School colors: |
purple and white |
School mascot: |
Scotties |
Athletic conference memberships: |
Great South Athletic Conference (Division III), USA South Conference (Division III) |
Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
9% |
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
4% |
Athletic facilities: |
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swimming pool, sports medicine center, training room, tennis courts; basketball and volleyball courts; track and soccer fields |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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archery, badminton, boot camp, bowling, flag football, outdoor adventure club, pilates, self-defense, swim club, swing dance club, tennis, water aerobics, yoga, zumba |
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Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, lacrosse |
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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, GA (1 mile) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
2% |
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, 45% within 5 years of graduation |
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Duke University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Medical College of Georgia, Mercer University, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina, Vanderbilt University. |
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Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
40% within six months of graduation |
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Clinician, ERISA Pros, Florida Repertory Theatre, Georgia Tech, Lindamood--Bell, Orlando Science Center, Parkview High School, RRISA, Savannah River Ecology Lab, Teach for America, Theater in the Square. |
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List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Jennifer Nettles, Grammy-winning country and folk musician
- Kay Krill, former CEO, ANN INC.
- Jean Toal, former chief justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina.
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