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Oglethorpe University
Explore admissions details for Oglethorpe University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit institution in Atlanta, GA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Oglethorpe University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 60%. Reported student size is about 1,429, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Oglethorpe University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Oglethorpe University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
60%
Average SAT
1,230
Average ACT
27
Student Size
1,429
In-State Tuition
$45,806
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,806
Oglethorpe Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Oglethorpe University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average SAT shown here is 1,230, and the midpoint ACT composite is 27. Graduation rate is 56%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Oglethorpe University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
60%
Graduation Rate
56%
SAT Average
1,230
ACT Composite
27
SAT Reading
600
SAT Math
575
Graduation Rate
56%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Oglethorpe Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Oglethorpe University reports in-state tuition of $45,806 and out-of-state tuition of $45,806. Average net price is $21,735, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $59,320 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $25,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Oglethorpe University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$45,806
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,806
Average Net Price
$21,735
Attendance Cost
$59,320
Average Net Price
$21,735
Cost of Attendance
$59,320
Median Debt
$25,000
Oglethorpe Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Oglethorpe University enrolls about 1,429 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,232.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Oglethorpe University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,429
Median Earnings
$55,232
Oglethorpe GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Oglethorpe University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Oglethorpe University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Oglethorpe University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Oglethorpe Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Oglethorpe belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Oglethorpe University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Oglethorpe Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University currently shows an acceptance rate of 60% in this dataset.
How competitive is Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Oglethorpe University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Oglethorpe University cost?
Oglethorpe University reports in-state tuition of $45,806, out-of-state tuition of $45,806, and an average net price of $21,735.
What test scores are shown for Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University shows an average SAT of 1,230 and an ACT composite midpoint of 27.
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