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Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Oglethorpe University campus
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Admission rate
89%
Accessible
Average net price
$20,156
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings
$60,002
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit college in Atlanta, GA with 1,352 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1227 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,156 per year ($17,121 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,002 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
89%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,854
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,714
Fall 2023
Yield
23%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing550–660
200800
SAT Math540–650
200800
ACT Composite22–31
136

What Oglethorpe University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$63,729
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$49,430

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$17,121
  • $30–48k$18,547
  • $48–75k$17,951
  • $75–110k$22,059
  • $110k+$23,770

Get a personal estimate with Oglethorpe University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Freshman retention
73%
Median earnings
$60,002
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,352
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
41%
  • White28%
  • Hispanic31%
  • Black20%
  • Asian4%

Oglethorpe University FAQ

What is Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate?+

Oglethorpe University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1227.

What ACT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–31.

Is Oglethorpe University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Oglethorpe University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,854 students applied to Oglethorpe University and 1,714 were admitted; 391 enrolled.

Does Oglethorpe University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Oglethorpe University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Oglethorpe University require an essay?+

Oglethorpe University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Oglethorpe University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $63,729 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,156.

What is Oglethorpe University's graduation rate?+

55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Oglethorpe University

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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