Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Online | oglethorpe.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Oglethorpe University is situated on a wooded 100-acre campus in Atlanta's Brookhaven neighborhood, approximately seven miles from downtown Atlanta. The institution, established in 1835 and relocated to its current location in 1915, is distinguished by its Gothic revival architecture, with the academic complex designed to resemble Oxford University and designated as a National Historic District. Operating as a private liberal arts college, Oglethorpe maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, communications, and psychology. The university features a traditional residential campus environment with required on-campus housing for first and second-year students, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Stormy Petrels.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Ogelthorpe is rated within the lower 49% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#616 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#416 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#66 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1106/1320 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $390 |
| Room and Board | $15,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,056 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| English and Literature | 21% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| History | 7% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Students considering Ogelthorpe are frequently interested in these similar colleges.
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140696 IPEDS survey data for Oglethorpe University.
Current students may use the Oglethorpe University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025