At a glance
Average net price
$19,509
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.1%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
1,352
In-state tuition
$47,590
Out-of-state tuition
$47,590
Cost of attendance
$60,581
Median earnings (10y)
$55,232
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,227
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 73.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (36%), business (22%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts36%
- Social sciences21%
- Business22.0%~297 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.5%~183 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~169 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary12.2%~164 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences11.5%~155 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.1%~123 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.1%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.7%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.0%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.0%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.0%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
24 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 92 | $45,990 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | — | $27,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Biopsychology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 1 | $37,564 | $28,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | — | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University is a mid-sized institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,352 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Oglethorpe University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,509 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $47,590 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $60,581 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,232 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Oglethorpe University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (36% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Oglethorpe University accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,227. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Atlanta, Georgia (suburb), Oglethorpe University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Oglethorpe University
Q.How much does Oglethorpe University cost?
The average net price at Oglethorpe University is $19,509 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $60,581.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Oglethorpe University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oglethorpe University graduate earns $55,232 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Oglethorpe University?
Published tuition is $47,590 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Oglethorpe University located?
Oglethorpe University is located in Atlanta, Georgia (ZIP 30319).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Oglethorpe University at their official website.