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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Atlanta, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 31
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,609
Earnings 5yr: $61,472
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,396
Earnings 5yr: $56,487
Debt: $27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,774
Earnings 5yr: $51,839
Debt: $28,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $81,747
Debt: $26,000
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biopsychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Data Analytics.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,509
In-State Tuition$47,590
Out-of-State Tuition$47,590
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,691
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,232
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$66,658
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