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Oglethorpe University Science & Tech Programs

Oglethorpe University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, GA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Oglethorpe University?

Contact information for Oglethorpe are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
Phone:	4042611441
Website:	oglethorpe.edu/
Admissions:	oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/
Financial Aid:	hub.oglethorpe.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Oglethorpe?

You can apply to Oglethorpe online at: https://apply.oglethorpe.edu/apply/

Oglethorpe is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Oglethorpe

This is what Oglethorpe looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Oglethorpe?

Oglethorpe admits 88%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Oglethorpe, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 660. Math scores were between 540 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1090 to 1310. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Oglethorpe ranged between 22 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Oglethorpe can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	834	715	86%
Women	1,298	1,169	90%

Can I Afford Oglethorpe University?

The average net price after aid at Oglethorpe is $21,735. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$47,180
In-State Fees	$410
Out-of-State Tuition	$47,180
Out-of-State Fees	$410
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,590
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,590

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Oglethorpe receive some form of financial aid (390 students).

Approximately 98% of students at Oglethorpe receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,326 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,916.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Oglethorpe undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,795 per year.

Oglethorpe University Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,429 undergraduate students at Oglethorpe, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Oglethorpe University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	50
Black or African American	285
Hispanic	431
White	397
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	55
Non-Resident	44

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Oglethorpe are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Georgia	296
Florida	11
Alabama	5
Tennessee	5
Idaho	1

Additionally, approximately 3.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Oglethorpe University Graduate Student Diversity

23 of Oglethorpe’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Oglethorpe, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Oglethorpe University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic	4
White	7
Two or More Races	0

Online Learning at Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

121 undergraduate students at Oglethorpe took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 1 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Oglethorpe maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.