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Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe

Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oglethorpe University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1230

Reading & WritingMid: 600
573670
MathMid: 575
533650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1230

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,735

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (32)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Stormy Petrels

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
9 mi(16 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
210 mi(364 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
219 mi(380 min)

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