Agnes Scott College Acceptance Rate
Decatur, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,857
- Admitted
- 1,250
- Yield
- 19.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 67.3% (67.7% in 2014–15, 67.3% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 1,394 to 1,857 (+33%) over that period.
Its 67.3% rate makes Agnes Scott College more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
Agnes Scott College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 19.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,394 | 944 | 67.7% | 225 |
| 2015–16 | 1,461 | 902 | 61.7% | 272 |
| 2016–17 | 1,399 | 905 | 64.7% | 272 |
| 2017–18 | 1,534 | 1,006 | 65.6% | 251 |
| 2018–19 | 1,625 | 1,144 | 70.4% | 324 |
| 2019–20 | 1,751 | 1,135 | 64.8% | 299 |
| 2020–21 | 1,838 | 1,241 | 67.5% | 274 |
| 2021–22 | 1,625 | 1,135 | 69.8% | 301 |
| 2022–23 | 1,879 | 1,250 | 66.5% | 276 |
| 2023–24 | 1,857 | 1,250 | 67.3% | 241 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,846 | 1,247 | 67.6% |
| Unknown | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–710 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 570–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 14% |
How Agnes Scott College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate?
Agnes Scott College's acceptance rate is 67.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,250 admitted of 1,857 applicants).
Is Agnes Scott College test optional?
Agnes Scott College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Agnes Scott College?
Agnes Scott College received 1,857 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,250.
What SAT score do you need for Agnes Scott College?
Admitted students at Agnes Scott College typically scored 610–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.agnesscott.edu/.