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Total Enrollment 1,100
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Oglethorpe University

http://www.oglethorpe.edu
4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797
(404) 261-1441

Oglethorpe University provides a superior education in the liberal arts and sciences and selected professional disciplines in a coeducational, largely residential, small-college environment within a dynamic urban setting. Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention and encouragement, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe is committed to supporting the success of all students in a diverse community characterized by civility, caring, inquiry, and tolerance. Oglethorpe's talented, self-reliant, and motivated graduates are prepared to make a life and to make a living, to grow as life-long learners, and to be energetic and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Navy)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Oglethorpe University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,113), and 48% receive loans ($6,243 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,990. Off campus it is around $10,190.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Oglethorpe University is $17,653 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,900 people applied to Oglethorpe University. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (44.0% male & 41.0% female ) and 11.0% accepted (12.0% male and 11.0% female)

Of the 1,031 undergraduate students at Oglethorpe University, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (81.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 69 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     73.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     54.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-428-4484
Admissions Office Email admission@oglethorpe.edu
Admissions Office Address Oglethorpe University Office of Admission 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30319
Admissions Website http://www.oglethorpe.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate/applications/
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Oglethorpe University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Oglethorpe University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
 
Oglethorpe University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 42
Accounting 8
Business Administration and Management, General 30
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
Organizational Behavior Studies 3
Education 30
Education, General 30
Engineering 3
Engineering, General 3
English language and literature/letters 28
English Language and Literature, General 12
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 11
History, General 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7
Biopsychology 7
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Physics, General 0
Psychology 32
Psychology, General 32
Social sciences 19
Economics, General 7
International Relations and Affairs 4
Political Science and Government, General 6
Sociology 2
Visual and performing arts 9
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
 
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