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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta,
GA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate81%
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About Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Oglethorpe University was founded in 1835 and enrolls 1,446 undergrads and no graduate students.
Oglethorpe University Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Oglethorpe University. The acceptance rate at Oglethorpe University is 81%. In 2022, 2,271 students applied to Oglethorpe University and 1,846 were admitted.
| Oglethorpe University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 29% |
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Oglethorpe University is located in the suburbs of Atlanta.
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College Info
Oglethorpe University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Oglethorpe University is Jul 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Oglethorpe University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Oglethorpe University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1081 - 1270
Math SAT Range
530 - 620
Reading SAT Range
540 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1270 and Above
Good
1081 to 1270
Avg
1081 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Oglethorpe University students is 25. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Oglethorpe University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1081 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1081 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Oglethorpe University.
Oglethorpe University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$59,590
In State$59,590
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$43,710
$43,710
Fees
$280
$280
Housing
$14,400
$14,400
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at Oglethorpe University is like? There are approximately 1,446 students enrolled at Oglethorpe University. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 81% percent are from GA and 19% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time81%
In State19%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,446
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 15
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