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4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
p. 404-261-1441
w. www.oglethorpe.edu

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University Rating: 5.0/5 (1 votes)

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Ranks 22nd in Georgia and 877th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingVery small four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1304

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Oglethorpe University?
361st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $26,400 $26,400 $26,400
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $250 $250 $250
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $1,217 $1,217 $1,217
FT Graduate Tuition $7,302 $7,302 $7,302
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $405 $405 $405
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $40,290 $40,290 $40,290
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $41,740 $41,740 $41,740
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $31,550 $31,550 $31,550

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $24,642 $25,780 $24,642 $25,780 $24,642 $25,780
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $800 $900
On-Campus – Room & Board $9,225 $9,500
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $9,250 $9,500
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,000(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,000(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$40
Graduate Application Fee$35
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 4,900 (1,729 male / 3,162 female)
Admitted 2,040 (759 male / 1,281 female)
Admission rate 42%
First-time Enrollment 230 (92 male / 138 female)
FT Enrollment 230 (92 male / 138 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment1,100

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Oglethorpe University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Oglethorpe University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

376th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 40%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 27

SAT Test Admission

293rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 76%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 550 / 650
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 630
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1060 / 1280

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity550
Meals per Week19
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Oglethorpe University 2525th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Oglethorpe University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Oglethorpe University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Oglethorpe University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population36,783 (36,783 urban / N/A rural)
Households16,554 (2.14 people per house)
Median Household Income$61,017
Families7,757 (2.84 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 18 74 8 12 244 50 408
Accounting 2 2 2 8 2 16
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4 2 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 2 6 4 16
Biopsychology 2 2 10 14
Business Administration and Management, General 4 14 2 32 8 60
Chemistry, General 2 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 2 6
Economics, General 4 2 8 14
Education, General 2 8 40 10 60
Engineering, General 2 4 6
English Language and Literature, General 4 18 2 24
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 4 6
French Language and Literature 2 2
History, General 2 16 2 22
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 2
International Relations and Affairs 2 2 4 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 12 14
Mathematics, General 4 4
Organizational Behavior Studies 2 4 6
Philosophy 6 6
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General 2 8 2 12
Psychology, General 18 6 34 6 64
Sociology 2 2 4
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 4 6 16 6 32

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Oglethorpe University 970th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $66,885 ($69,894 male / $61,243 female)
Number of FT Faculty 46 (30 male / 16 female)
Number of PT Faculty 45
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $426,824

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