Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University is a private liberal arts college in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States. It was chartered in 1835 and named in honor of General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia.
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88%
Acceptance
$19,509
Net price
1,352
Enrollment
54%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
88%
Acceptance rate
1,227
SAT average
27
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,509
Average net price
$47,590
In-state tuition
$47,590
Out-of-state tuition
$15,780
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$60,581
Total cost of attendance
36%
Students receiving Pell grants
68%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$55,232
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,691
Median earnings (6 yrs)
54%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,789
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,352
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
20%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Oglethorpe University FAQ
Is Oglethorpe University a public or private school?
Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit institution located in Atlanta, GA.
What is the acceptance rate at Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University has an acceptance rate of 88%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Oglethorpe University cost?
The average annual net price at Oglethorpe University is $19,509 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $47,590.
What is the graduation rate at Oglethorpe University?
About 54% of students at Oglethorpe University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Oglethorpe University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Oglethorpe University students earn a median of $55,232 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Oglethorpe University?
Admitted students at Oglethorpe University have an average SAT score of 1,227 and an ACT midpoint of 27. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University enrolls about 1,352 students.
Campus
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