Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Oglethorpe University is 70.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.26%. 893 men and 1,505 women applied to Oglethorpe and 613 men and 1,103 women students were accepted.
55 applicants who has another gender applied and 46 were accepted.237 accepted students' gender is unknown.
Among them, 152 men and 231 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Oglethorpe.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,816 | 893 | 1,505 | 55 | 363 |
| Admitted | 1,999 | 613 | 1,103 | 46 | 237 |
| Enrolled | 425 | 152 | 231 | 16 | 26 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.99% | 68.65% | 73.29% | 83.64% | 65.29% |
| Yield | 21.26% | 24.80% | 20.94% | 34.78% | 10.97% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 79 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 46 students (11%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Oglethorpe.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 655 and 25th percentile is 525 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Oglethorpe. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Oglethorpe University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1065 | 1200 | 1305 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 525 | 590 | 655 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Oglethorpe. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Oglethorpe University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools of Oglethorpe University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Oglethorpe.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.oglethorpe.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor |