Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, Georgia
4-year Private university

Overview

Oglethorpe University is a private institution established in 1835 with a suburban setting located in Atlanta. It is ranked  163 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition. Its tuition and fees are $45,806. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#163 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1835
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,491 Undergraduates

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$62,340
Cost of Attendance
$19,936
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $38,100
Outstate Tuition Fee $38,100
Room and Board Fees $15,300
$30,153 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DEE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Native language is English or, CEFR: At or above C1-1 or, ELS: Completed Level 112 or, ESL: Completed Level 7

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
15
Regular Decision Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$40,274 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$33,589 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $62,340
62% Students with need received Financial Aid
21.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, International Student Financial Aid Form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Scholarships
Total Worth $18,000+ per year
Eligibility Over 90% of students qualify
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
James Edward Oglethorpe scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition Award
Eligibility Students invited to University's invitation-only Scholarship Weekend
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Hammack Business scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition award + stipend for study abroad or internship experience.
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Determined by your GPA, test scores, and the strength of your academic schedule.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Choral & Music Scholarships
Total Worth $500 – $1,500 per year
Details For singers and instrumentalists

Students

1,491 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
77% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
48% Students graduate within 6 years