Oglethorpe University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Atlanta, GA

$40,880

Avg tuition

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About Oglethorpe University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Oglethorpe University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Atlanta, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,452, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,880.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1100-1280

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

42%

Black

23%

Hispanic

15%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Asian

5%

Unknown

2%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

37%

State Grant Aid

67%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,632
State Grant Aid $5,051
Institution Grant Aid $27,283
Pell Grant Aid $5,135

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.