Oglethorpe Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 88.45%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $47,590
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Oglethorpe:
- Total Enrollment: 1,425
- 1,396 Undergraduate, 29 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.8% men, 62.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 34 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Oglethorpe Overview
Oglethorpe University (Oglethorpe) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Atlanta, GA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Oglethorpe's tuition & fees is $47,590 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $36,326.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,425 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Oglethorpe's acceptance rate is 88.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.91%. The median SAT score is 1180 and the ACT score is 29.
Oglethorpe ranked 97th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 12nd in Georgia Colleges rankings. Oglethorpe University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Oglethorpe University is $47,590. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,950.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $49,443 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,900.
| Undergraduate | $47,590 |
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| Graduate | $13,950 |
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| Undergraduate | $49,443 |
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| Graduate | $13,900 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Oglethorpe University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Oglethorpe
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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