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Overview

Ogelthorpe
Location Atlanta, GA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 1,491
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #697
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website oglethorpe.edu
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Costs

Ogelthorpe
Tuition (In State) $43,710
Tuition (Out of State) $43,710
Room & Board $14,400
Avg Net Price $20,094
Avg Grant Aid $36,867
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Ogelthorpe
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 2,816
Admitted 1,999
Acceptance Rate 71%
Enrolled % 21.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.73
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 22/29
SAT Range 1065/1305
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jul 15, 2025

Academics

Ogelthorpe
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (25%)
  • English and Literature (21%)
  • Social Sciences (12%)
  • Psychology (10%)
  • History (7%)

Outcomes

Ogelthorpe
Graduation Rate 48%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,800
Making Student Loan Payments 53%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

Ogelthorpe
% Men 37%
% Women 63%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 34%
% Black 18%
% Hispanic 10%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 26%

Students

Ogelthorpe
% In-State 82%
% Out-of-State 16%

Campus

Ogelthorpe
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/