Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA · Private
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Oglethorpe University admitted 88.4% of applicants university-wide (1,960 of 2,216).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.4% | 1,960 | 2,216 |
| Men | 85.7% | 715 | 834 |
| Women | 90.1% | 1,169 | 1,298 |
Of 1,960 admitted students, 351 enrolled (17.9% yield).
Oglethorpe University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1090–1310
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–31
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Oglethorpe University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $64,570/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,590 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,980 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $64,570/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,207 |
| $30k–48k | $17,558 |
| $48k–75k | $18,745 |
| $75k–110k | $23,924 |
| Over $110k | $22,055 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $21,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $19,000 per year (Trustee)
- Faculty Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Oglethorpe Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Oglethorpe University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Residential Life Award — Varies (Other)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $21,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — $10,000 to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $19,000 per year (Trustee)
- Faculty Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Oglethorpe Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Scholars Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Oglethorpe University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Residential Life Award — Varies (Other)
Oglethorpe University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Evaluative Interview (optional)
- Video Submission (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Evaluative Interview (optional)
- Video Submission (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Oglethorpe University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Oglethorpe University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,232
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Oglethorpe University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #156
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Biological & life sciences (12%), Social sciences (11%).
Oglethorpe University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.