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What's it like at Agnes Scott College?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Agnes Scott. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D3

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Agnes Scott College:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Some Snow
That's gonna melt soon.
1-5 inches of snow / year

Geography

Agnes Scott College is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Great Smoky Mountains tl Pk (119 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (253 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Agnes Scott College.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Georgia elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Georgia's gun laws are:

Permissive
Students 21 and older who have a concealed carry license can have a gun on campus, but not in dorms, faculty offices, or at athletic events.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Agnes Scott College about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Agnes Scott College is affiliated with:

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Agnes Scott College? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

No organizations found
  1. 1. Black Cat
  2. 2. Agnes Scott Writers' Festival
  3. 3. Spring Annual Research Conference (SpARC)

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