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Oglethorpe University - Atlanta,Georgia

62%

Acceptance Rate

$29,440

Avg.Financial Aid

001586

FAFSA Code

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Oglethorpe University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.oglethorpe.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,264
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Oglethorpe University, which is located in Atlanta, Georgia is a private university. Across all the courses offered at Oglethorpe University, the enrolment stands at 1,385. The school has an academic staff of 92 who teach various courses to the students. Around 94% of the students are 24 and under at Oglethorpe University. Shedding some light on gender distribution at OU, around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. Luke Appling, Sidney Lanier, Charles L. Weltner, and Vincent Sherman are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. OU offers a total of 48 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

4042611441

Fax:

4043648324

Address

4484 Peachtree Road NE

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Oglethorpe University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
62%
SAT Range
1110 - 1290
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
22 - 27
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$50
Accept Common App
Yes

The admission to Oglethorpe University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1110-1280 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 22 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Oglethorpe University is 25. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797. To gather more information, they can call them at (404) 261-1441.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$21,793
Average Annual Cost
$37,820

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$55,250
Other Fees
$280
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$13,200
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,750

Total One Year Cost

$55,250

Before applying to OU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $57,555. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($39,580), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($13,400), and budget for other expenses ($3,375). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

80%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,264

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

35%

Full-time / Part-time

96% / 4%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

41%

Unknown

Black

24%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

17%

Out Of State

81%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$73,815 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 83% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

83%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Stormy Petrels

School Colors

black and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

175

Total Female Athletes

116

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,400 per year for living on campus. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at OU. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 41% and 59%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$32,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$42,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$26,000 - $28,627

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$270 - $297

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$29,440

Students Receiving Federal Grants

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,045

Students Receiving State Aid

70%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,454

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$24,139

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$32,362

$30K - $48K

$32,847

$48K - $75K

$30,586

$75K - $110K

$28,102

> $110K

$27,544

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$22,738,685

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$7,957,459

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at OU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,411, whereas the financial aid is $24,939. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $4,627, while the institutional aid is $24,939. At OU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $22,738,685 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $7,957,459.

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