Oglethorpe University
Liberal arts college · Atlanta, GA · 1,352 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
88%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1090–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
22–31
Average net price
$20,156
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$63,729
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
55%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University accepts about 88 of every 100 applicants (88%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1090, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–31.
The latest federal data says Oglethorpe University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Oglethorpe University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Oglethorpe University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $63,729 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,156 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $49,430 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$49,430
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$49,430
- Room & board$16,400
- Total cost of attendance$63,729
- Average net price after grants$20,156
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Oglethorpe University FAQ
- What is Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate?
- 88% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1090–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–31.
- Is Oglethorpe University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Oglethorpe University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Oglethorpe University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Oglethorpe University cost?
- About $63,729 a year before aid; $20,156 on average after grants.
- What is Oglethorpe University's FAFSA school code?
- 001586. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Oglethorpe University receives your information.
- What is Oglethorpe University's graduation rate?
- 55% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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