Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting

Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit institution in Atlanta, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,352 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,232 ten years after enrollment, which is 36% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 54.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.21x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,509 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Biology, Clinical Psychology, Communications, and Film, Video & Photographic Arts.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,232
Graduation Rate
54.0%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$19,509
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.71x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.21x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,352
Admission Rate
88.4%
Average SAT
1227
Retention Rate
73.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$47,590
Out-of-State Tuition
$47,590
Pell Grant Rate
36.0%
Federal Loan Rate
68.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,207
Income $30K–$48K
$17,558
Income $48K–$75K
$18,745
Income $110K+
$22,055

Student Demographics

Women
60.1%
White
27.6%
Black
20.0%
Hispanic
30.7%
Asian
3.6%
Two or More Races
3.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.1%

Accreditations

Programs (26)

Bachelor (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $54,609 42
Biology Not reported 37
Clinical Psychology Not reported 26
Communications Not reported 22
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 16
Fine Arts Not reported 16
Accounting Not reported 11
Biopsychology Not reported 8
Economics Not reported 8
Political Science Not reported 8
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 8
Public Relations Not reported 5
Engineering Physics Not reported 5
English Language & Literature Not reported 5
Sociology Not reported 4
Rhetoric & Composition $48,774 0
Psychology $49,396 Not reported
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Philosophy Bachelor 2
Chemistry Bachelor 2
Physics Bachelor 2
International Relations Bachelor 2
Romance Languages Bachelor 1
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 1
Social Work Bachelor 1
Human Resources Management Bachelor 1
History Bachelor 1

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