Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$48,556

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
573
75th
650
25th
533
75th
31
25th
21
75th
27
25th
20
75th
30
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,714
Declined 1,140
Total Received 2,854
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Enrollment

1,499

undergraduate students

23

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in the humanities and its unique focus on civic engagement and social responsibility. It is located on a 102-acre campus in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,522
Established in 1835
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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102-acre, suburban campus in Atlanta (population: 486,290), 10 miles north of downtown and one mile north of city limits. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA
30319-2797

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
55%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
84%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
23%
Top 1/4
55%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
573
75th
650
25th
533
75th
31
25th
21
75th
27
25th
20
75th
30
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,714
Declined 1,140
Total Received 2,854

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$35,067

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,806
Housing $9,600
Food $5,700
Additional fees $2,750
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $65,056
Average Financial Aid - $35,067
Total with Avg. Aid $29,989

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,775,124
State $2,938,379
Institutional $21,849,579
Other external $249,389
Total $27,812,471

Non-need-based

Federal
State $694,045
Institutional $9,921,965
Other external $346,520
Total $10,962,530
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 404 364-8356
F: 404 364-8500
finaid@oglethorpe.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, Petrelympics, quidditch, tennis, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Astrophysics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biopsychology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Communication

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-medicine

1,522

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

1,499
students

Female
62%
929

Male
38%
570

2%

23
students

Female
57%
13

Male
43%
10

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

1,409
students

Female
62%
875

Male
38%
534

6%

90
students

Female
60%
54

Male
40%
36

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
19%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
27%
Hispanic/Latino
30%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

38

Transfer applicants enrolled

3%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.30
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented Brazil
Colombia
Ethiopia
Honduras
Nigeria
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants
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