Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe
Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Oglethorpe University is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1230, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,735.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1230
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (32)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Stormy Petrels
History & Fun Facts
- •History Oglethorpe University was chartered in 1834 in Midway (now known as Hardwick), Georgia just south of Milledgeville, then the state capital.
- •The American Civil War led to the school's closing in 1862.
- •In 1870, it began holding classes at the present site of Atlanta City Hall.
- •Plagued by financial difficulties, the school closed its doors for a second time in 1872.
- •Oglethorpe College was re-chartered as a non-denominational institution in 1913 by Thornwell Jacobs, whose grandfather Ferdinand Jacobs had served on the faculty of Old Oglethorpe.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment
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