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Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$42,691

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

56%

Annual Tuition

$45,806

At a Glance

Total Students

1,429

Retention Rate

75%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

67%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Oglethorpe University is a private, non-profit institution in Atlanta with a student body of 1,429. The university has an acceptance rate of 60.1% and a retention rate of 75.1%. The graduation rate is 55.5%. The in-state tuition is $45,806, and 67.3% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings for Oglethorpe alumni are $29,791. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $42,691, and after ten years, they reach $55,232. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$30k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$55k

10 YEARS

Top 61% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Oglethorpe University alumni earn $29,791. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $42,691, and after ten years, earnings reach $55,232. The median debt for graduates is $25,000. 67.3% of students receive financial aid.

Oglethorpe University has a 60.1% acceptance rate and a 55.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 75.1%. The in-state tuition is $45,806. The total student population is 1,429.

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Campus Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA 30319-2797

Oglethorpe University is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oglethorpe University has an acceptance rate of 60.1%.