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Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe University is a small, private institution located in Atlanta, ga. Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,426 undergraduates
cost $43,990 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Oglethorpe University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 71.0%
SAT score average 1207
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.73
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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July
15
73 days away Application deadline date

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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Oglethorpe University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Data Analytics
Political Science and Government
Research and Experimental Psychology
Fine and Studio Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,990
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,750
Cost of attendance* $62,340
Average financial aid package $37,857
Estimated cost $24,483 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,990
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,750
Cost of attendance* $62,340
Average financial aid package $37,857
Estimated cost $24,483 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Oglethorpe University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,426, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

1,491

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
23%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Oglethorpe University, students love their Black Student Caucus, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
phone 404-261-1441
address oglethorpe.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Black student caucus

Sga

Oglethorpe south asian club (osac)

Historical martial arts (hma)

Mouthing off improv

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Oglethorpe University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Oglethorpe University?

Oglethorpe University is located in Atlanta, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Oglethorpe University? 

The acceptance rate for Oglethorpe University is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Oglethorpe University?

The average high school GPA for Oglethorpe University students was 3.73.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Oglethorpe University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Oglethorpe University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $249,360.

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