Agnes Scott College Recognized as a “Best Private College Making an Impact” in The College Finder

Decatur, Georgia — Agnes Scott College has once again earned national recognition for its distinctive and transformative educational experience. Featured in the fifth edition of The College Finder—a trusted resource for students and counselors seeking institutions that offer exceptional undergraduate opportunities—Agnes Scott continues to deliver an unparalleled student experience guided by its strategic plan, Pathways to Success.

The College Finder aims to broaden students’ understanding of what is possible in their college search, encouraging them to explore institutions that expand their perceptions and empower their independent decision‑making. Agnes Scott exemplifies this mission through its innovative academic programs, robust support systems, and a learning environment intentionally designed to prepare students to lead with purpose in a global marketplace.

Agnes Scott appears across several of the publication’s “Experts’ Choice” lists, including:

• Notable Hidden Gems
• Colleges That Are Changing Lives
• Colleges That Are Making an Impact
• Colleges with Lots of Cooperative Education/Internship Programs

Central to this recognition is the actual Agnes Scott experience—one that extends far beyond the classroom and lecture halls. The college’s signature SUMMIT curriculum, a nationally acclaimed reimagining of the liberal arts, provides every student with a personalized academic pathway enriched by global learning, leadership development, and hands-on professional preparation. SUMMIT remains the cornerstone of the Agnes Scott journey and a defining feature of its national reputation.

While Agnes Scott does not offer a formal cooperative education program, its students consistently thrive in internship settings, and the reported outcomes reflect a notable record of career readiness and student achievement in this area.

“Agnes Scott’s recognition in The College Finder reflects what our community lives every day: a deep commitment to empowering students to discover their strengths, expand their ambitions, and lead with courage and purpose,” said Alexa Gaeta, vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions. “We are proud of the impact our graduates make in the world, and we remain determined to provide an educational experience that transforms lives.”

Insights from more than 1,450 college counselors across 47 states and around the world affirm Agnes Scott’s standing as one of the nation’s most transformative higher education institutions. Across the Experts’ Choice categories, Agnes Scott consistently emerges as a standout.

Learn more about Agnes Scott College and the community that works to empower all students, and explore its many national rankings at agnesscott.edu.

About Agnes Scott College
Located in Decatur, Georgia, Agnes Scott College was founded in 1889 and is a highly selective women’s liberal arts college with approximately 1,000 students in its undergraduate and coeducational graduate programs. Named “Most Innovative School” eight years in a row by U.S. News & World Report, Agnes Scott is nationally recognized for SUMMIT, its dynamic experiential learning curriculum, and graduate programs that prepare students to lead inclusively in medicine and health sciences. To learn more about Agnes Scott College, please visit agnesscott.edu.