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
- Website
- www.oglethorpe.edu

- 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.
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 Links
- Admissions: www.oglethorpe.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,729 | 3,162 | 4,891 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 175 | 76% |
| ACT ® Exam | 106 | 40% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 27 |
| 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 Links and Information
- Website: Ogelthorpe Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 32% | 70% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,492 | $4,063 | $3,898 | $14,909 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 9 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 200 | 203 | 302 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 44 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 152 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 12 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 332 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 329 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 180 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 84 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 50 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 34 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 50 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 23 | 2% |
| Age Unknown | 6 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 236 | 143 | 93 |
| Faculty Status | 46 | 46 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 36 | 36 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 99 | 46 | 53 |
| Primarily Instruction | 99 | 46 | 53 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 20 | - |
| Other Professionals | 76 | 48 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 41 | 29 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 197 | 109 | 88 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 197 | 109 | 88 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| Golf | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Soccer | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $33,333 | $26,545 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,000 | $13,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 51% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009