Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 88%
Oglethorpe is a private university in Atlanta, Georgia. Oglethorpe enrolls 2,688 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 2,688 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 88% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $45,806 |
| Out-of-State | $45,806 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Oglethorpe University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 570 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 | 27 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Oglethorpe.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $45,416 | $45,416 |
| Fees | $390 | $390 |
| Room and Board | $15,300 | $15,300 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $62,306 | $62,306 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | 0 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 28 | ||
| Biopsychology | 18 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 16 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Communication, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Astrophysics | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release