About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lucy Leusch
Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid
Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid
Address
Office of Admission
4484 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
4484 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone
8004284484
Email
admission@oglethorpe.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Oglethorpe University Museum
Phillip Weltner Library
Conant Performing Arts Center
Hermance Stadium
New Residence Halls
Phillip Weltner Library
Conant Performing Arts Center
Hermance Stadium
New Residence Halls
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Lenox Square Mall/Phillips Plaza
The High Museum of Art
The Atlanta History Center
The Carter Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Center
The Georgia Acquarium The World of Coca-Cola Zoo Atlanta
The High Museum of Art
The Atlanta History Center
The Carter Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Center
The Georgia Acquarium The World of Coca-Cola Zoo Atlanta
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday and Saturday
8:30am-5pm and 9am-noon
8004284484
8:30am-5pm and 9am-noon
8004284484
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 11:30am and 1:30pm; Sat by appt.
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 11:30am and 1:30pm; Sat by appt.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
fall, spring, summer
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admission@oglethorpe.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Only during regular semesters, except during exam period; no stays during the summer
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta is located about 15 miles from campus. Rapid rail, airport shuttle, taxi, car rental, and limousine services are available. MARTA is the city's public transportation system and provides bus service in addition to rapid rail service. The Brookhaven/Oglethorpe University MARTA station is located 1 mile due south of campus on Peachtree Road and is served by the North Doraville MARTA line. Atlanta is also a major hub for both Greyhound Buslines and Amtrak.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-85/75, take exit 89 (North Druid Hills Road). Proceed north/west on North Druid Hills approximately 2.5 miles (make sure to veer right at Roxboro Road, remaining on North Druid Hills) until it ends at Peachtree Road. Turn right (north) onto Peachtree and travel for 1 mile. The campus is on the left. From I-285, take exit 21 (Ashford-Dunwoody Road). Proceed south/east on Ashford-Dunwoody approximately 2.5 miles until it ends at Peachtree Road. Turn right (south) onto Peachtree and proceed approximately 1 block. The campus is on the right.
Local Accommodations
Many hotels and inns are located within a 5 mile radius of Oglethorpe's campus. One of the best bets is the Sierra Suites Brookhaven (3967 Peachtree Road; 404-237-9100), located directly next to the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe University MARTA station and providing a discount for Oglethorpe University visitors. Also try the Holiday Inn Select Perimeter (4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road; 770-457-6363), which features a weight room, a pool, a resturant, and reasonable prices. The Red Roof Inn North Druid Hills (1960 North Druid Hills Road; 404-321-4174) offers nice accommodations at economy rates, and the Swissotel Atlanta (3391 Peachtree Road; 404-365-5500) is a world-class luxury hotel located in the Lenox/Buckhead area 5 minutes south of Oglethorpe's campus.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,853
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average HS GPA: 3.70
GPA Breakdown
29%
4.0
27%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
1.00 - 1.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 630
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1110 - 1280
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 28
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — July 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
125
with Terminal Degree
100
66
Men
59
Women
19
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
35%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
47%
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
-
EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Academic Rating
86/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
35%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
47%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Nov 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$32,769
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,031
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,010
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
61%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,527
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$42,474
Required Fees
$280
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,800
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,200
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
78/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,452
Foreign Countries Represented
24
Demographics
1.06%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.81%
Asian
23.46%
Black
15.12%
Hispanic
41.63%
Caucasian
1.98%
Unknown
11.24%
International
61% female
39% male
22% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
16%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
83/99
First-Year Students living on campus
16%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
57
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
5
12% join a fraternity
12% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Stormy Petrels)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Stormy Petrels)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Tech
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Tech
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Tech
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
