Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,408
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.29%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 19.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 63.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 47.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 37.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 38.1%
Black: 22.8%
Hispanic: 19.3%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 9.4%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 22.8%
Hispanic: 19.3%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 9.4%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,012
In-State tuition: $42,754Out-of-State tuition: $42,754
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,750 (2022)
Average Family Income: $73,013 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,649 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,436 |
| $30k-48k | $10,701 |
| $48k-75k | $13,734 |
| $75k-110k | $16,557 |
| $110k+ | $16,254 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 58.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,153 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,424 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 31 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Engineering, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biopsychology. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $26,000 | $265 | $38,914 ($3,243) | $58,110 ($4,843) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 17 | $26,000 | $77,243 ($6,437) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,774Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $36,496,183 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $46,136,756 (2022)