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Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private · 1,352 undergrads

Oglethorpe University admits 88% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Oglethorpe University?

88% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1090–1310 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,216 applied, 1,960 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Oglethorpe University cost?

$20,156 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $63,729.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,121
$30,000–$48,000$18,547
$48,000–$75,000$17,951
$75,000–$110,000$22,059
over $110,000$23,770

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Oglethorpe University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Oglethorpe University's fall 2027 rule yet. Oglethorpe University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Oglethorpe University's site

What it's like

1,352
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Atlanta, GA.
73%
of first-years come back for year two.
46%
finish in four years. 54% within six.
$60k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Oglethorpe University is on

Easiest to get into in GeorgiaColleges for a 1200 SATColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate?
88% for fall 2024: 1,960 of 2,216 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1090 to 1310 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Oglethorpe University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,951 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $63,729.
What is Oglethorpe University's graduation rate?
54% of students finish within six years and 46% within four (IPEDS).