Agnes Scott College
- 4 Year
- DECATUR, GA
Women's CollegeGrad School
Agnes Scott College Reviews
Rating 3.72 out of 5 701 reviews
Pretty good food and boarding, small class sizes, interesting classes offered, strict but just administration.
I will say there is a need for more classes to be offered at more times to help with scheduling conflicts.
I will say there is a need for more classes to be offered at more times to help with scheduling conflicts.
While the environment and location at Agnes was great the school was lacking in educational opportunities for any major that wasn't business or pre-med. Most other students I spoke with also felt the school was over prices for how little backing some indvidual majors received. This funding issue and lack of opportunities for students not in business or pre-med led to me transferring to another college to further my education. I would not recommend this school to anyone not going into business, pre-med or General education.
I went to Agnes Scott College all four years of undergrad where I majored in Political Science and History and now I'm finishing up my Master's in Social Innovation. I absolutely loved living on campus but commuted my senior year. All my professors were great and there are so many extracurriculars and student activities on campus every week that you will never get bored. The fact all first years get to study abroad their first year as part of their tuition is amazing in my opinion and the black onyx ring we get our sophomore year is truly a unique experience. It's very LGBTQ+ friendly and diverse so I felt welcomed as a queer Latina. It was also very accepting of neurodivergent people which is just one of the many things that makes Agnes Scott so special.
The course content is rigorous but the professors are more than accommodating and easy to work with. The campus is breathtaking and the buildings are spacious. The community is extremely supportive including students, faculty, and alums. The school promotes networking by including required courses that teach students how to properly network themselves so they are more likely to find a career path that suits them. The school also prioritizes equity and inclusiveness into required courses which is extremely important to be educated on. One thing I would like to see improved is the funding for athletics. The athletics program is overlooked and not a priority to the administration. Another factor which I would like to see improved is the option for healthy food at the dining hall and other meal exchange options.
Agnes Scott provides a multitude of scholarships; however, the school is still expensive after applying them which requires a lot of students to take out loans. The school itself focuses on diversity and inclusion from the moment you step onto campus. The community is small which allows everyone to be familiar with each other.
Agnes Scott has been a great experience so far. I've been on so many college tours, and with everyone I attend, I find something new and innovative about the campus. They push for inclusion throughout their student body and take women's education and success in the real world to heart, which I find admirable. They have plans to become more carbon-neutral and already have the tools built for them to do so. Not only is the campus great, the people are even better. Also, they have created a community with people outside of Agnes Scott. They have "Fried Chicken Wednesdays," where people from Decatur come together to share a meal which I think speaks to Agnes Scott's reputation in including and helping all people. I can't wait to officially move into my new home and make new, amazing friends and experiences.
I like the small community that Agnes has and how it feels like a big sorority that you’ll always be a part of. It’s a small school but on most days it doesn’t feel like it all, you’ll definitely know of everyone whose in graduating class but you’ll still be able to say you don’t actually know them just like people don’t at bigger schools. However, I don’t like how the school is not a STEAM school but a STEM school and if you are an art major of any sort you’ll definitely feel the importance of that exclusion. Other non STEM majors are hard to study here as well but they have more opportunities and and resources to help them succeed. Agnes does partner with GSU, SCAD, Emory and Tech so getting a proper education in other majors is possible but the dual programs don’t really start until junior year so you will be behind others in your intended field, with the same graduation date, depending on your major. And it is important to note that Art majors here do tend to transfer elsewhere.
Agnes Scott College is a school full of diversity. The school has many resources that can help you get to where you need to be academically. The professors and offices are always available to the students if you ever need to reach out to anyone they answer as quickly as possible. Agnes Scott also has many connections to help students gain a career in certain fields. I would recommend this school to all of my friends.
HYPOCRITICAL FAKE PROGRESSIVE NONSENSE.
My daughter is an Agnes student and I am constantly shocked at how hypocritical this institution is. The Financial Aid office and Office of Accounting are run like the DMV so even if your child gets financial aid, send them to a different college. Emails go unanswered and if they DO get answered expect one-word. Literally I went to a cheap 4-year public school at the same time and it was MILES ahead of Agnes in communication, support, transparency etc.
For all of its progressive liberal vibe, Agnes is prime example of paying absurd amounts of money for a subpar product. They do NOT care about working class families. They spring payment deadlines on you out of nowhere. Their kitchen staff isn't paid well. I know because they have to bring their kids to work sometimes. So where does the money go?
If the teachers weren't so good, we'd have been gone after year one.
My daughter is an Agnes student and I am constantly shocked at how hypocritical this institution is. The Financial Aid office and Office of Accounting are run like the DMV so even if your child gets financial aid, send them to a different college. Emails go unanswered and if they DO get answered expect one-word. Literally I went to a cheap 4-year public school at the same time and it was MILES ahead of Agnes in communication, support, transparency etc.
For all of its progressive liberal vibe, Agnes is prime example of paying absurd amounts of money for a subpar product. They do NOT care about working class families. They spring payment deadlines on you out of nowhere. Their kitchen staff isn't paid well. I know because they have to bring their kids to work sometimes. So where does the money go?
If the teachers weren't so good, we'd have been gone after year one.
It has a really nice community and lovely students to be around. The administration is terrible and the financial aid people are rude. They give no real help and the financial aid isn’t as good as it seems.
Definitly not kind to low-income students. The student body seems to be of one demographic, income wise. This is dissapointing for a college that advertises diversity and inclusion.
This is an excellent college if you're pursuing a dual degree on medical or STEM program! I came here for sports on a business major and professors are really helpful. I really liked how there's not a lot of students per class which gives me personal time with my professor for any questions.
College is very personable and helpful. They are always available to give application guidance and have a general culture of hospitality and sisterhood.
Agnes Scott College has been a wonderful experience so far. They have many challenging courses and work hard to develop your social leadership skills through a variety of classes. My favorite thing about the college is it's many opportunities to begin networking in your community and in your field.
First year student at Agnes Scott here. The professors are amazing and the small class sizes mean that you can form professional relationships with them. The academics are great and the campus is beautiful. There are lots of social events and opportunities to get out and about. However, the food is unbearable. The ingredients are awful and they serve the same few, awful dishes over and over again. The vegetarian and vegan options are slim and I don’t know many people who don’t eat the same thing every day. Besides the cafeteria, there is Black Cat Cafe and Mollie’s Grill. The Cafe is terrible and Mollie’s serves the greasiest food you’ll ever eat. I’ve gotten food poisoning from there 3 times now. It’s really frustrating considering how much we pay for food. The dorms are ok as far as dorms go.
The professors are amazing, and healthy, and extremely understanding, and flexible. But, everything else is subpar especially for the amount you have to pay for tuition.
A very welcoming college full of diversity! I made many friends from all over the states and the world even though it's a small college. All my professors were happy to help us and went above and beyond to make sure we understood concepts. They were very passionate about what they were teaching, so class would never be drag. Also, there were several tutors available for most, if not all, courses, and we could even schedule appointments with someone to help us with research! The campus is extremely beautiful with its Gothic architecture, especially the library which was my favorite place to study.
Agnes Scott has to be the most welcoming college I've ever had the pleasure to be in. Everyone is so welcoming and nice, I really felt like the moment I stepped in I would fit right in. They have free tampons and pads for everyone, It's a really inclusive environment to be in.
Agnes Scott is a relatively good school. The school doesn't have any major problems. There are some pretty incredible opportunities that the school has to offer its students. And the curriculum is heavily based on learning useful life and leadership skills.
Attending Agnes has been THE worst decision I’ve ever made in my life. I haven’t learned a single thing during my 2 years here, both educationally or life-skills-wise. The administration is a trainwreck and DOES NOT take the concerns/considerations of their students into account (for anything) in order to save time or a few dollars. The amenities are severely lacking at a college that charges 50k a year. In the past three years, the college has had a dining hall with a 72 health rating (along with little dietary restricted food options), lack of clean/reliable water, and reliable dining hall hours. Almost every time I have entered the dining hall, I have left without eating anything because there was no food being served. Also, this school isn’t as “helpful” and understanding of mental health issues as they say. It’s almost impossible to book therapy sessions (due to waitlists (in which you are provided only 4 free sessions)) or basic accommodations (either mental or physical).