Oglethorpe University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 1,352 undergraduate students enrolled. Oglethorpe University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,509 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $49,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Oglethorpe University is a private liberal arts college in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States. It was chartered in 1835 and named in honor of General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 54% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about on a campus visit. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,750, and being embedded in Atlanta gives students genuine access to internships and networking in a major city that a small liberal arts school in a rural setting simply can't match. Worth considering if you're drawn to small classes and urban opportunity, but go in with a plan to stay engaged — the retention data suggests some students struggle to find their footing.
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,352 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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