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Oglethorpe University (OU)

Black Pinpoint 4484 Peachtree Road N.E. | Atlanta, GA | 30319

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,731
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Average HS GPA
3.70

Deadlines

Early Action
December 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
568 - 650

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 640

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1120 - 1280

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 27

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition (Private)
$50,900
Required Fees
$430
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,350
On-Campus Room and Board
$17,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$69,880
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$18,980
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$18,980

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05. Academics

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Student : Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
144
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Terminal Degree
107

Faculty

Women
73
Men
71
Minority
42
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
55%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's

06. Student Body

Gender

64% female36% male

Out of State

13% are out
of state
87% are
in-state

Students

97% are
full time
3% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,338

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.08%
Asian
2.60%
Black
19.24%
Hispanic
27.79%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.08%
White
22.37%
Two or more races
3.05%
Unknown
22.37%
International
2.44%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Undergraduates living on campus
41%
First-Year students living on campus
68%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Leah Osafo
Coordinator of Visitor Experience
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Office of Admission 4484 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, GA 30319
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800-428-4484

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday and Saturday

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8:30am-5pm and 9am-noon
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8004284484

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmission@oglethorpe.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
fall, spring, summer

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

Campus Tours


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.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Stormy Petrels)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Stormy Petrels)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Arber Winn
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
5%
Join a sorority
12%

12. Student Services

Military

Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Tech

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 15

Required Forms

FAFSA
State aid form

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$42,341
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$40,188
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,154
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
48%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,128
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
54%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
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04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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05 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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06 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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07 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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08 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Biopsychology.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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11 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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12 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, Other.
  • Sociology.
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13 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General.

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