Senior Year
With the application season among us, seniors as a collective are engulfed by the inexorable pressure of college admissions, and many feel unsure as to what kind of path they will take after high school.
Being a senior myself, I am in a similar situation. The Feminist Club is largely composed of upperclassmen, so I felt that informative resources regarding such matters should be available. That being said, I wanted to provide a brief overview of various women's colleges that may pique your interest along with the necessary information such as acceptance rates, location, tuition cost, and more. As of 2023, there are just under 30 women's colleges in the United States, but I shortened the list to just 10. I encourage you to do further research afterward!
Women's Colleges
1. Agnes Scott College
"Now add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge."
Agnes Scott is a private liberal arts college located in Decatur, Georgia. Founded in 1889, it ranks 63rd in National Liberal Arts Colleges and 27th in Best-Value Schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Tuition: ~$48,000 annually (about $13K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Graduation Rate: 71%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1130-1350
ACT Range: 24-31
Living on campus is required
Over 30 majors and minors offered
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 1,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: March 15th, 2024
2. Barnard College
"Following the Way of Reason."
Barnard College is a private liberal arts college located in Manhattan, New York. Founded in 1889, it ranks 11th in National Liberal Arts Colleges (U.S. News & World Report) and has several notable alumnae, such as African-American author Zora Neale Hurston and American actress and director Greta Gerwig.
Tuition: ~$66,000 annually (about $33K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Graduation Rate: 87%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1440-1550
ACT Range: 32-34
Living on campus is encouraged, but not required
Over 50 majors offered
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 3,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: January 1st, 2024
3. College of Saint Mary
"Women of faith who commit their lives to God and their resources to serve, advocate, and pray for those in need around the world."
The College of Saint Mary is a private Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska. It is ranked 76th in Regional Universities Midwest and 15th in Best Value Schools. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. (U.S. News & World Report)
Tuition: ~$23,000 annually (about $16K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Graduation Rate: 53%
Flexible standardized test policy
SAT Range: 1010-1200
ACT Range: 18-24
Living on campus is required for first-year students under the age of 21
Over 500 students on campus
Rolling Admissions deadline for Fall 2024: July 29th, 2024
4. Moore College of Art and Design
"The World Needs Moore."
The Moore College of Art and Design is a private art school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1848 as the first women's art college. (U.S. News & World Report)
Tuition: ~$48,000 annually (about $46K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Graduation Rate: 51%
Test-Optional
Living on campus is not required
9 majors and 11 minors offered
Over 300 students on campus
Rolling Admissions deadline for Fall 2024: July 28th, 2024
5. Mount Holyoke College
"That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace."
Mount Holyoke College is a private liberal arts college located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It is ranked 34th in National Liberal Arts Colleges. (U.S. News & World Report)
Tuition: ~$64,000 annually (about $17K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Graduation Rate: 78%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1350-1540
ACT Range: 30-34
Living on campus is not required
48 majors offered
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 2,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: January 17th, 2024
6. Scripps College
"Incipit Vita Nova—here begins the new life."
Scripps College is a private liberal arts college located in Claremont, California. It is ranked 35th in National Liberal Arts Colleges. (U.S. News & World Report) Although praised for its humanities-centered education, Scripps is recognized as a leader in STEM courses as well.
Tuition: ~$63,000 annually (about $39K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Graduation Rate: 77%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1390-1510
ACT Range: 32-34
Living on campus is not required
Over 65 majors offered
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 1,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: January 8th, 2024
7. Smith College
"In Virtue [One Gains] Knowledge."
Smith College is a private liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is ranked 16th in National Liberal Arts Colleges. (U.S. News & World Report) The School for Social Work is recognized as one of Smith College's most impressive factors.
Tuition: ~$62,000 annually (about $30K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Graduation Rate: 83%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1370-1520
ACT Range: 31-34
Living on campus is required for all four years
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 2,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: January 15th, 2024
8. Spelman College
“Our Whole School for Christ.”
Spelman College is a private, historically Black liberal arts college located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is ranked 39th in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Spelman is praised for being a global leader in the education of Black women in regard to STEM and humanities. (U.S. News & World Report)
Tuition: ~$30,000 annually (about $29K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Graduation Rate: 67%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1090-1300
ACT Range: 22-27
Living on campus is required for first-year students under the age of 20
32 majors offered
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 2,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: February 1st, 2024
9. Wellesley College
“Not to be ministered unto, but to minister."
Wellesley College is a private liberal arts college located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It is ranked 4th in National Liberal Arts Colleges and is known for its rigorous curriculum. (U.S. News & World Report)
Tuition: ~$64,000 annually (about $22K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Graduation Rate: 82%
Test-Optional (temporarily)
SAT Range: 1430-1550
ACT Range: 33-35
Living on campus is required for first-year students
Over 50 majors offered
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 2,000 students on campus
Regular Decision deadline: January 8th, 2024
10. Wesleyan College
"Knowledge and loyalty."
Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college located in Macon, Georgia. It is ranked 6th in Regional Colleges South. Historically, Wesleyan is the first women's college in the world, having opened in 1836. (U.S. News & World Report)
Tuition: ~$27,000 annually (about $11K after aid)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Graduation Rate: 50%
Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1030-1210
ACT Range: 22-25
Living on campus is required
Double majoring available
Study abroad programs offered
Over 600 students on campus
Rolling Admissions deadline for Fall 2024: July 27th, 2024
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