Oglethorpe University (Oglethorpe)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Atlanta, GA that costs an average of $20,156 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 55% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,156
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
55%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$60,002

Private nonprofitLarge suburb1,352 undergraduates

Cost of Oglethorpe

Total cost of attendance (per year)$63,729
Tuition and fees, in-state$49,430
Housing and food (on campus)$16,400
Books and supplies$1,250
Average net price after aid$20,156

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,121
$30,001–48,000$18,547
$48,001–75,000$17,951
$75,001–110,000$22,059
$110,001+$23,770

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Oglethorpe's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate88%
Average SAT1,227
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)550–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–650
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)22–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate55%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,073
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$60,002
Rank in Georgia (earnings)12th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,000
Typical monthly loan payment$261 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants41%
Students with federal loans68%

Majors and programs at Oglethorpe

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (31)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations96$50,975$25,625
Biology77$34,707$23,000
Accounting and Related Services21——
Area Studies———
Astronomy and Astrophysics2——
Biopsychology26——
Chemistry10——
Communication and Media Studies35—$26,852
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft22——
Economics19——
Engineering5——
Engineering Physics6——
English Language and Literature11——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts32—$23,791
Fine and Studio Arts28——
History10——
Human Resources Management and Services2——
International Relations and National Security Studies11——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods———
Mathematics6——
Philosophy4——
Physics3——
Political Science and Government16——
Psychology———
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication7——
Research and Experimental Psychology54—$25,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4——
Social Work1——
Sociology11——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Analytics18——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

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About Oglethorpe

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationAtlanta, GA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates1,352
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteoglethorpe.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Oglethorpe's acceptance rate?

Oglethorpe University admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,227 on the SAT.

How much does Oglethorpe cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $63,729 a year (tuition and fees: $49,430). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,156 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,121.

How much do Oglethorpe graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $60,002 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($50,975 a year after graduation).

What is Oglethorpe's graduation rate?

55% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.