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Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, Georgia

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Overview

Enrollment
1,446
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

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 2,277 prospective students applied, and 1,851 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 404 enrolled in the school.  1,375 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 71 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $42,474 plus fees of $280. Ogelthorpe is ranked 638 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

Ogelthorpe is rated within the lower 46% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
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SAT 1070/1280
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.73
Applications Accepted
81.3% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$42,474
Costs for Oglethorpe University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$280
Room and Board $14,200
Budget for Other Expenses$2,750
Total One Year Cost$60,904

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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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