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.
Established
1835
Motto
Nescit Cedere
Mascot
Petey
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Southern Athletic Association (SAA) at the NCAA Division III level and are known as the Stormy Petrels
Division
Division III
60%Acceptance
1230SAT Avg
1,429Students
14:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$55,232Earnings 10yr
$21,735Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1230
Reading & WritingMid: 600
573670
MathMid: 575
533650
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2330
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$45,806
Room & Board$15,300
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$59,320
Average Net Price$21,735
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,338
$30–48K$18,628
$48–75K$20,321
$75–110K$24,263
$110K+$24,561
Programs (32)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,429
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
Race & Ethnicity
White 30%
Black 20%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate53.9%
Freshman Retention75.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,691
8 Years$50,337
10 Years$55,232
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$45,900
Men
$55,000
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Stormy Petrels
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia