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OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY (Ogelthorpe)

  • 4484 Peachtree Rd NE
  • Atlanta, GA 30319
  • OPEID College Code: 00158600
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  • General Phone: (404) 261-1441
  • President: Dr. Lawrence M. Schall
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 1,100
  • College Alias: Ogelthorpe, Ogelthrope
  • College Mascot: Stormy Petrels
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Oglethorpe University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Navy
    Mission Statement
  • Oglethorpe University provides a superior education in the liberal arts and sciences and selected professional disciplines in a coeducational, largely residential, small-college environment within a dynamic urban setting. Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention and encouragement, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe is committed to supporting the success of all students in a diverse community characterized by civility, caring, inquiry, and tolerance. Oglethorpe's talented, self-reliant, and motivated graduates are prepared to make a life and to make a living, to grow as life-long learners, and to be energetic and intelligent contributors in a rapidly changing world.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Oglethorpe University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,7293,1624,891
Number Granted Admission (%)759 (44%)1,281 (41%)2,040 (42%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)92 (12%)138 (11%)230 (11%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam17576%
ACT ® Exam10640%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading550650
SAT ® Math510630
SAT ® Writing510620
 
ACT ® Composite2327
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving73%32%70%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,492$4,063$3,898$14,909
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.0%4.4%5.2%
Number in Default8916
Number in Repayment200203302
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$26,650$25,780$24,642
In-State Tuition and Fees$26,650$25,780$24,642
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,650$25,780$24,642
Books and Supplies$900$900$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,990$9,500$9,225
Other Expenses$2,750$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,190$9,500$9,250
Other Expenses$4,000$3,000$3,000
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,000$3,000$3,000
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$40,290$38,180$36,667
In-State$40,290$38,180$36,667
Out of State$40,290$38,180$36,667
Off Campus
In-District$41,740$39,180$37,692
In-State$41,740$39,180$37,692
Out of State$41,740$39,180$37,692
Off Campus with Family
In-District$31,550$29,680$28,442
In-State$31,550$29,680$28,442
Out of State$31,550$29,680$28,442
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree8-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree8-
Business Administration Degree30-
Human Resources Degree1-
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree3-
 
Education
Education Degree-30
 
Engineering
Engineering Degree3-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree12-
Speech Degree16-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies Degree--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree1-
 
History
History Degree11-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology Degree7-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree7-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree2-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree1-
Physics Degree--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree32-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree7-
International Relations and Affairs Degree4-
Political Science Degree6-
Sociology Degree2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree3-
Drama Degree3-
Fine Studio Arts Degree3-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,100
    • Undergraduate: 1,031 Graduate: 69
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 415 Female: 685
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 410 Female: 621
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 5 Female: 64
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 951 Part-Time: 149
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 924 Part-Time: 107
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 27 Part-Time: 42
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien444%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown15214%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18121%
Ages 18-1933230%
Ages 20-2132930%
Ages 22-2418016%
Ages 25-29848%
Ages 30-34505%
Ages 35-39343%
Ages 40-49505%
Ages 50-65232%
Age Unknown60.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees23614393
Faculty Status4646-
Tenured Faculty3636-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service994653
Primarily Instruction994653
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2020-
Other Professionals764828
Technical and/or Paraprofessional412912
Clerical And Secretarial27198
Service and/or Maintenance1064
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,885 (46)$69,894 (30)$61,243 (16)
Professor$81,979 (17)$82,562 (13)$80,087 (4)
Associate Professor$63,605 (17)$64,530 (11)$61,909 (6)
Assistant Professor$54,155 (7)$58,049 (4)$48,965 (3)
Instructor$41,395 (3)$30,000 (1)$47,093 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,885 (46)$69,894 (30)$61,243 (16)
Professor$81,979 (17)$82,562 (13)$80,087 (4)
Associate Professor$63,605 (17)$64,530 (11)$61,909 (6)
Assistant Professor$54,155 (7)$58,049 (4)$48,965 (3)
Instructor$41,395 (3)$30,000 (1)$47,093 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes19710988
Unduplicated Athletes19710988
Baseball3131-
Basketball341618
Golf16115
Soccer402218
Tennis1899
Track and Field, Outdoor271215
Track and Field, X-Country1789
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$33,333$26,545
Assistant Coaches-$9,000$13,000
 
Coaches
All Coaches291514
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students54%
 
By Gender
Male44%
Female61%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black47%
Asian67%
Hispanic25%
White55%
Unknown63%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less42%
5 Years51%
6 Years54%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1-
On Campus
Drug Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary-3
On Campus
Burglary-3
Vehicle Theft-1
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