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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College

  • Private
  • Liberal arts college

Agnes Scott College: international tuition 53,256 USD per year, one-year total cost 70,185 USD, acceptance rate 62.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.

A Vietnamese applicant classified as international can apply for and be considered for Agnes Scott merit scholarships, including the $100K+ Promise for Fall 2027. However, the college provides no need-based financial assistance to international students.

Getting in. The school admits 62.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–673, Math 510–613, ACT 25–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 70,185 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 12 international students got financial aid.

Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Agnes Scott College?

International tuition is 53,256 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 70,185 USD.

Does Agnes Scott College offer scholarships for international students?

Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. A Vietnamese applicant classified as international can apply for and be considered for Agnes Scott merit scholarships, including the $100K+ Promise for Fall 2027. However, the college provides no need-based financial assistance to international students.

What English scores does Agnes Scott College require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.

What is the acceptance rate at Agnes Scott College?

The acceptance rate is 62.2%.

Total cost / year
70,185 USD≈ ₫1.83B
tuition 53,256 USD
Aid for intl students
Yes
Merit YesNeed No
Intl admit rate
18.4%
IELTSminimum
6.5
TOEFL80DET110
International students
1.9%
undergraduate
Programs
33 programs
Founded
1889
Students
1,072
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsYes

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Decatur
80
0.3% of residents57 born in Vietnam
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area
60,666
1% of residents38,439 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • Hnu Hnu Win2023Vlog
  • University Walk Tour2023Campus tour

Contact

Address
Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
Admissions email
Social
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
70,185 USD≈ ₫1.83B
sum of items
International tuition
53,256 USD≈ ₫1.39B
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsHigher than 73% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition53,256 USD≈ ₫1.39B
Mandatory fees350 USD≈ ₫9.13M
Housing & meals14,079 USD≈ ₫367M
Books & supplies1,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M
Personal1,500 USD≈ ₫39.1M
Sum of the items above70,185 USD≈ ₫1.83B

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Merit for intl studentsi
Yes
Need-based for intli
No
Intl students aided
12
of 12 intl students
  • Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe information says international students with a complete timely application are considered, but does not confirm that no separate scholarship application is required.
  • Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international students.
  • Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page explicitly states that the college does not require or accept the CSS Profile or ISAFA for international students.

Scholarships at this school

Merit4Full ride / hybrid1Talent1
  • Agnes Scott College Presbyterian ScholarshipsMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page1,000 – 3,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫78.2M

    Eligibility explicitly permits members of a Presbyterian USA church regardless of citizenship status.

  • The Agnes Scott $100K+ PromiseMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page25,000 – 34,000 USD/year≈ ₫652M – ₫887M

    The scholarship explicitly lists international students as eligible if they enter in Fall 2027.

    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: Nov. 1 Early Decision; Nov. 15 Early Action I; Jan. 15 Early Action II/Scholarship Priority Deadline; Mar. 15 Regular Decision.

  • The Alexander and Loris Wasserman ScholarshipsMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page2,500 USD/year≈ ₫65.2M

    The page encourages applicants expressing Jewish identity to apply regardless of citizenship status.

    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: February 15

  • Goizueta Foundation ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page describes a merit scholarship for an incoming first-year student but does not state international-student eligibility.

    Deadline: January 30

  • Marvin B. Perry Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearFull ride / hybridSeparate application requiredSchool page
    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: Apply by the Early Action II deadline and submit the Presidential Scholarship Essay by February 6.

  • Nannette Hopkins Music ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearTalentSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page does not clearly confirm whether this music scholarship is open to international students.

    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: February 15

International studentsFinancial aid from the school2025–26
100%of international first-years receive school aid
USU.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Need-based aid
100%of students with need received aid
70%of financial need met, on average
8%had their full need met
Average need-based package
46,956 USD/year
Merit aid and borrowing
Average debt at graduation
32,452 USD
≈ ₫846M
60%of graduates borrowed
Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
62.2%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
6.5
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800570–673
SATMath200800510–613
ACTcomposite13625–31
SATsubmitted29%
ACTsubmitted11%

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 6.5
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 80
DETDuolingo10160≥ 110

Application requirements

  • High-school transcriptRequired
  • English proficiencyRequired
  • InterviewOptional

How to apply

Entry term
Fall 2027
Apply via
Common Application

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicAbout typical
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTAbout typical
Middle half: 71–8080% of schools: 61–90

Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

DeadlinesFall 2027

Today 15/10
  1. Early Decision Deadline (ED)
    Applicationin17days
  2. Early Action I Deadline (EA)
    Application+31 days
  3. Early Action II Deadline (EA)
    Application+92 days
  4. International scholarship priority deadline
    Scholarship+92 days
  5. Regular Decision Deadline (RD)
    Application+151 days
  6. Enrollment Deposit Deadline for Fall 2027
    Deposit+198 days

What the school weighs in admission

  • Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
  • GPAVery important
  • Application essayImportant
  • RecommendationsImportant
  • Extracurricular activitiesImportant
  • Talent / abilityImportant
  • Volunteer workImportant
  • Work experienceImportant
  • Class rankConsidered
  • SATACTConsidered
  • InterviewConsidered
  • Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
  • First generationConsidered
  • Geographical residenceConsidered
  • State residencyConsidered
  • Level of applicant's interestConsidered
  • Alumni relationNot considered
  • Religious affiliationNot considered

Admission odds in numbers

Admit rate 2025–26
International18.4%Early Decision75%
Accepted the offer4%
Intl applicants
408

Early rounds & waitlist

Early Decision: applied
8
Early Decision: admitted
675%
Waitlist: offered
0
Waitlist: accepted
0
Admitted from waitlist
0

Credit for exams

  • AP scores of 4 or 5 on most exams may receive credit or placement; AP and IB credit combined is capped at 32 credits.

    Scores that count12345
  • IB Higher Level scores of 5, 6, or 7 may receive credit or placement; AP and IB credit combined is capped at 32 credits.

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  • A-Level grades A or B may receive credit or placement; specific course decisions require consultation with the SUMMIT Advisor and department.

    Scores that countfrom A or B
  • AP scores of 4 or 5 in most subjects may be considered for credit or placement.

    Scores that count12345
  • IB Higher Level scores from 5 to 7 may be considered for credit or placement.

    Scores that count1234567

AP credit by subject

Your score
APArt History5+4 cr
Visual Practices -VPS 200-level elective credit
APStudio Art: Drawing5+4 cr
Visual Practices -VPS 200-level elective credit
APStudio Art: 2-D Design and 3-D Design5+4 cr
Visual Practices -VPS 200-level elective credit
APBiology4+4 cr
APCalculus AB4+4 cr
MAT 118
APCalculus BC3+4 cr
MAT 118
APChemistry4+3 cr
CHE 110
APChinese4+4 cr
CHI 101, 102, 201, 202
APComparative Government and Politics4+4 cr
POL 105
APComputer Science A4+4 cr
APComputer Science Principles4+4 cr
APEconomics: Macro4+4 cr
ECO 104
APEconomics: Micro4+4 cr
ECO 105
APEnglish Language & Composition4+4 cr
ENG 110
APEnglish Literature & Composition4+4 cr
ENG 110
APEnvironmental Science4+4 cr
APEuropean History4+4 cr
APFrench Language & Culture4+4 cr
FRE 101, FRE 102
APGerman Language & Culture4+4 cr
GER 101, GER 102
APHuman Geography4+4 cr
APLatin4+4 cr
LAT 202
APMusic Theory4+4 cr
MUS 109*
APPhysics C: Mechanics4+4 cr
PHY 202
APPhysics C: Electricity & Magnetism4+4 cr
PHY 203
APPre-Calculus4+4 cr
MAT 117
APPsychology4+4 cr
PSY 102
APSpanish Language4+4 cr
SPA 101, SPA 102
APSpanish Literature4+4 cr
SPA 101, SPA 102, SPA 201
APStatistics4+4 cr
MAT 115
APU.S. Government & Politics4+4 cr
POL 102
APU.S. History4+4 cr
APWorld History4+4 cr

32 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

33 programs

Outcomes

CLASS OF 2025
Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
56,274 USD≈ ₫1.47B
Continuing education
41%
Employed
47%
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
41,382 USD

Top employers

  • Atlanta History Center
  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society
  • Avanos Medical
  • Axiom Law
  • BlackRock
  • Broad Institute of MIT
  • Brookwood Tree Consulting
  • Cumberland River Compact
  • Emory University
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Gallo Legal Services
  • Marcus Autism Center
  • Old National Bank
  • Posse Atlanta
  • Trane Technologies
  • Wellstar Health Systems

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
0°C
Nights in January, days around 11°C
Warmest
33°C
Days in July, nights around 21°C
Days below 0°C a year
56 days
Snow
Rarely
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Kind
Liberal arts college
Setting
Suburban
Founded
1889
Students
1,072
Undergraduates
836
International students
1.9% undergrad

Where the school is

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State GeorgiaDecatur, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
74%
Graduate within 6 years
68.5%
Students per faculty
10 : 1
Classes under 20 students
77%
International undergraduates
12

Classes by size

2-9 students61 classes
10-19 students93 classes
20-29 students37 classes
30-39 students9 classes

Housing

First-years in housing
87%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data