Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Oglethorpe University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,386 prospective students applied, and 1,597 were granted admission. Of those admitted 421 enrolled in the school. 1,371 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 81 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $40,880 plus fees of $280. Ogelthorpe is ranked 635 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Ogelthorpe is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Oglethorpe University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#635 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#399 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#68 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1280 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $280 |
| Room and Board | $13,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,910 |
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% |
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.