Oglethorpe University, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Oglethorpe University Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity50
Retention50
Graduation2
Earnings25
Diversity88
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Oglethorpe University
94%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Engineering9%
English Language and Literature12%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into Oglethorpe University
62%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Oglethorpe University
$38K
In-State Tuition
$38K
Out-of-State Tuition
$52K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Oglethorpe University
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 42% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Oglethorpe University
80%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 39% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 56% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 55% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Oglethorpe University
87%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Oglethorpe University
1,241
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
9
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 24% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Oglethorpe University, GA
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
2 miles, NE
Elaine Sterling Institute
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Chamberlain University-Georgia
3 miles, NW
Strayer University-Georgia
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