Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Oglethorpe University reported a 60.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Atlanta, GA, with an SAT reference of 1180 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $19,509 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

2,854 applicants

SAT reference

1180

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,509

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Oglethorpe University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)110611801310
ACT (composite, 1–36)232930

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

54.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,352

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Oglethorpe University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,207
$30,001 – $48,000$17,558
$48,001 – $75,000$18,745
$75,001 – $110,000$23,924
$110,000+$22,055

Top Majors at Oglethorpe University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing65
Biological & Biomedical Sciences40
Visual & Performing Arts37
Social Sciences34
Psychology27
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies18
Communication & Journalism15
Physical Sciences11
History8
Engineering6

Financial Aid at Oglethorpe University

About Oglethorpe University

Official website: https://oglethorpe.edu/

Admissions: https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Oglethorpe University

What is the acceptance rate at Oglethorpe University?

Oglethorpe University reported a 60% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,854. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Oglethorpe University?

The historical 60% acceptance rate suggests Oglethorpe University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Oglethorpe University?

The imported historical records for Oglethorpe University include an SAT reference value of 1180 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Oglethorpe University?

The stored historical average net price at Oglethorpe University is $19,509 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $36,601 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Oglethorpe University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Oglethorpe University is 54%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Oglethorpe University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Oglethorpe University?

Oglethorpe University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Oglethorpe University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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