Oglethorpe University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	824
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Oglethorpe University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Oglethorpe University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oglethorpe University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Oglethorpe University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Oglethorpe University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,754

Cost of attendance at Oglethorpe University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,754

Cost of attendance at Oglethorpe University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Oglethorpe University received on average $34,704 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,704

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	159	38%	$5,394	$857,656
Other Federal Grant	344	82%	$3,033	$1,043,306
State Grant/Scholarships	290	69%	$5,139	$1,490,292
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	416	100%	$28,780	$11,972,634
Total Grant & Scholarships	418	100%	$34,704	$14,506,232

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oglethorpe University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oglethorpe University students is 58.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

58.1%

asian 69.2% 9 students
African American 59.0% 36 students
white 52.1% 50 students
unknown 66.7% 66 students
hispanic 37.0% 10 students
International Students 62.5% 10 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Southern Athletic Association
Basketball Southern Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Southern Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Oglethorpe University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oglethorpe University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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