Oglethorpe University is a small college with big city opportunity where students have the best of both worlds. You’ll build relationships with caring professors, enjoy small classes on a gorgeous campus, and take advantage of the professional opportunities Atlanta has to offer!

At Oglethorpe, you’re never just a number. You’ll find your place and your people while receiving personalized support – whether you’re a STEM student in our cutting-edge labs or a Theatre major performing on center stage.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

67%

SAT Range

1100-1280

ACT Range

22-28

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$22,623 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$32,364 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

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Academics

Professors

C+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

15:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

The Hammack School of Business

Acquire the skills for your first job, your next job — and the job after that. The Hammack School of Business (HSB) is building robot-proof leaders to tackle 21st century challenges with resilience and reinvention. The HSB offers majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Human Resource Management, and Management, with nine complementary minors and certificates.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
0%
Online
100%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,371 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

37%

Varsity Athletes

22%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

84%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,100 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

51%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

87%

National

83%