Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001586
- Phone: (706) 754-7700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.55%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,606Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Oglethorpe University (Oglethorpe)
1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA
Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, which is a predominantly suburban area. Oglethorpe University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 1,200.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- History
- Social Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1570 - 1875 on the SAT and within the range of 22 - 27 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to Oglethorpe University. Approximately 40% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 13% of those admitted choosing to enroll. Information on admissions can be gathered by calling OU or by requesting information here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at oglethorpe.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Oglethorpe University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Oglethorpe University has a total student population of about 1,300. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 26% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $39,000-$47,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,600 to $2,000 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $16,000, the amount includes the serving of ninety-nine meals every week
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $29,440 |
Receiving Student Loans | 92% | $7,398 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Oglethorpe University may provide services including:- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oglethorpe is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (368)
- Basketball (368)
- Track and Field (368)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Oglethorpe University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B)
- Accounting (B)
- Human Resources (B)
Engineering
- Engineering (B, C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biopsychology (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Oglethorpe University.
- Agnes Scott College in Tifton, GA (7 miles away)
- Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA (10 miles away)
- Spelman College in Atlanta, GA (10 miles away)
- Morehouse College in Macon, GA (10 miles away)
- Reinhardt University in Atlanta, GA (33 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001586
- Phone: (706) 754-7700
- School Homepage