Oglethorpe University

Location and Affiliation:

Oglethorpe is located in the heart of Atlanta, population 420,000 not including surrounding suburbs..

Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Oglethorpe’s enrollment is 900 students on campus.

• 65% female
• 21% black
• 3% Asian
• 5% international

66% of applicants are admitted. 83% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

N/A

Academic Level:

• Oglethorpe is an upper Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.7
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 21-28
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 550-660, Math 490-620, coomposite 1040-1280

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/marketing 40%
• Psychology 10%
• Communications 10%
• Education 5%
• English 6%
• Liberal Arts 7%
• Social Sciences/History 11%

Graduates:

60% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $30
• The priority application deadline is March 1
• The financial aid deadline is March 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 93%.

Features:

Oglethorpe University was founded in 1835 and has English Gothic Architecture. Oglethorpe is located just 10 miles outside of Atlanta. Students in their second, third and fourth semesters are encouraged to participate in Sophomore Choices. Students explore Atlanta businesses in their career choices. Students are given personal assessments, develop interviewing, networking and resume-writing skills. Oglethorpe offers the solitude of a small wooded campus in a large city with unlimited opportunities.

Contact:

Oglethorpe Admissions 1-800-428-4484.

Learn more about Oglethorpe University. http://www.oglethorpe.edu