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Oglethorpe University

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Rating

Private

Type

1,698

Students

$39,300

Tuition

68%

Acceptance

#700

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Atlanta, GA

4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-2797

Oglethorpe University is a small private liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA ranked 12th in Georgia. It has a total of 1,698 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 67.55% of applicants. Oglethorpe University offers 31 different majors and is best known for its Biopsychology program, which is ranked 2nd in the nation. With an annual tuition of $39,300 per year, Oglethorpe University is quite expensive. 43.6% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, joining the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to bring in close to $42,100 per year, which is 1% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$39,580
Above Average

Oglethorpe University

$39,580

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$56,930

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$28,855

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

68%Acceptance
Less Selective

Oglethorpe University

68%

National

69%
Sat

1110 - 1280

62% of students submit

Admissions Yield

26%

ACT

19 - 26

51% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

1,698Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

36%

In-state

83%

Female

64%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

6%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
16% Business Administration and Management, General13% Communication, General10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General60% Others

16% Business Administration and Management, General

13% Communication, General

10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

60% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

16%

36 Graduates

Communication, General

13%

31 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

10%

24 Graduates

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other

9%

21 Graduates

Biopsychology

7%

17 Graduates

Accounting

7%

17 Graduates

Fine/Studio Arts, General

4%

10 Graduates

Political Science and Government, General

4%

9 Graduates

Sociology

3%

7 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

127,680

Academic Spend per Student

$5,869

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

79%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$32,100/Year

Oglethorpe University

$32,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$32,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$42,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

43%