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Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, Georgia

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Overview

Enrollment

1,491
Oglethorpe University overview
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Online oglethorpe.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Oglethorpe University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Oglethorpe University, chartered in 1835 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, stands as a private liberal arts institution with a diverse undergraduate population. The campus is noted for its Gothic architecture, particularly evident in the grandeur of Oglethorpe's iconic Gothic Revival centerpiece, Lupton Hall. Set on a 100-acre campus just a few miles north of downtown Atlanta, Oglethorpe offers students an intimate educational setting within a major urban area. The university maintains a broad range of undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business administration and psychology. Oglethorpe University is characterized by a moderately selective admissions process, accommodating a mix of both traditional and non-traditional students. Residential life is an integral part of the student experience, with a significant portion of the student body living in campus housing. Not widely known for intercollegiate athletics, Oglethorpe focuses on providing a holistic academic environment that emphasizes personalized learning and civic engagement.

In the most recent statistical year 2,816 prospective students applied, and 1,999 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 425 enrolled in the school.  1,410 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 81 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $43,710 plus fees of $280. Ogelthorpe is ranked 697 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Ogelthorpe is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Oglethorpe University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1065/1305
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.73

Applications Accepted

71% 
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Applications Due Jul 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,710
Costs for Oglethorpe University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$280
Room and Board $14,400
Budget for Other Expenses$2,750
Total One Year Cost$62,340

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Oglethorpe University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 25%
English and Literature 21%
Social Sciences 12%
Psychology 10%
History 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140696 IPEDS survey data for Oglethorpe University.

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Last updated February 24, 2024