Your Best, Boldest Option
Agnes Scott is within reach. 100% of Agnes Scott undergraduates receive a renewable merit scholarship of at least $25,000 per year - a minimum of $100,000 over four years - in addition to any other financial aid for which you qualify.
The Cost of attending Agnes Scott
For the 2026-2027 school year, ALL IN, AVERAGE TOTAL COST TO ATTEND AGNES SCOTT (we're talking tuition, fees, housing, dining, transportation, books and estimated expenses) is just under $68,000 annually - significantly less than some other private, liberal arts colleges. In spite of the rising cost of providing the premier educational experiences our prospective students expect and befitting of one of the "Seven Sisters of the South," we have been committed to keeping annual tuition increases as low as possible.
A Serious Investment in You
The cost of a top-notch education should not be a barrier for students. At Agnes Scott, 100% of our students receive merit-based scholarships and/or need-based aid (money that doesn't have to be paid back), reducing the total cost of their college attendance by 58%. We believe in giving you an opportunity to excel at Agnes Scott regardless of your financial situation, and we are committed to making our unique private college education accessible and affordable to qualified students.
| CONSIDER THESE FACTS: | |
|---|---|
100% |
$37,477 |
of Agnes Scott students receive grant aid (federal, state, local, private and more) |
the average amount of scholarships & grants awarded per student |
58% |
$26,982 |
average amount cost of college was reduced by scholarships and grants |
the average cost of an Agnes Scott residential education for one year after all grants |
#4 |
90% |
Agnes Scott's ranking on the "Top Performers on Social Mobility” list by U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
of Agnes Scott graduates earn a degree in 4 years |
A Journey of Value
Leah Trotman '21 took full advantage of all the opportunities available to her at Agnes Scott, including studying abroad twice, serving as a Peer Advisor, acting as a member of SGA and submitting an academic paper for publication. Leah was named both a Truman and a Marshall Scholar, the last of which made her the first ever recipient from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Land Ahead
There's a reason Agnes Scott is consistently recognized as a top institution for social mobility- and it's because we provide multiple pathways for our students to be successful at Agnes Scott.The Student Body
- 61.6% of degree-seeking undergraduates identify as Students of Color.
- 29.4% of undergraduate students are first-generation college students.
- Over 40% of Agnes Scott students with significant financial need receive the Pell Grant (a value of up to $7,395).
- The average four-year graduation rate of Agnes Scott graduates is 90%.
Institutional Aid
- 100% of full-time undergraduate students at Agnes Scott receive scholarship or grant aid.
- Through the $100K+ Promise, every student admitted for Fall 2027 will receive a renewable merit scholarship worth at least $25,000 per year, totaling $100,000 to $136,000 over four years.
- Agnes Scott offers a small handful of application-based scholarships. Students awarded the Marvin B. Perry Presidential Scholarship will receive full tuition, room, and board.
State Aid - For Georgia Residents
You qualify as a Georgia resident if your permanent address was in the state of Georgia for the 12 months immediately preceding your enrollment at Agnes Scott. The Georgia HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships are available to qualified in-state students (students can only qualify for one or the other). Consider these facts:
- 59% of in-state Agnes Scott students receive the Georgia HOPE, a scholarship amount of up to $5,970 per year.
- 18% of in-state Agnes Scott students receive the Zell Miller, a scholarship value of up to $5,970 per year.
Federal Aid
Federal aid and additional Agnes Scott grants are awarded based on eligible students' submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Agnes Scott. Pell grants for students with significant financial need are awarded up to $7,395 and Stafford Loans are awarded up to $5,500 for your first year. Even if you think you won't qualify, we encourage you to complete the FAFSA.
*Agnes Scott College data provided by the Office of Institutional Research.
