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71.0%Acceptance
$45,806Tuition
1,429Students
54%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,232Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
71.0%
Average SAT
1,185
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,065–1,305
ACT Composite (avg)
26
Total Enrollment
1,429

Admissions Overview

Oglethorpe University is less selective with a 71% acceptance rate. This means most qualified applicants gain admission, though the school still maintains academic standards. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1065-1305 on the SAT, with an average of 1185. With 1,429 students enrolled, Oglethorpe seeks candidates who value small class sizes and personal attention from faculty. The 14:1 student-faculty ratio reflects this intimate academic environment. As a liberal arts college in Atlanta, Oglethorpe looks for intellectually curious students who want to engage deeply with ideas while benefiting from the cultural and professional opportunities of a major metropolitan area.