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Oglethorpe University

Private nonprofit Atlanta, GA · Suburban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
54%
Graduation Rate
$55,232
Earnings (10yr)
$19,509
Net Price
88%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Eighty-eight percent of applicants gain admission to Oglethorpe University, making it an accessible choice for students in Atlanta and beyond. With an enrollment of 1,352, this private nonprofit school provides a close-knit community that supports individual growth.

Graduates from Oglethorpe earn a median salary of $55,232 ten years after enrolling. While the graduation rate stands at 54%, the data hints at a challenging path for some students. The school has a 36% Pell Grant rate, indicating a commitment to helping low-income students, although specific mobility rates are not available.

The net price of attendance is $19,509, with a median debt of $25,000 upon graduation. Students who thrive here often pursue majors in Business, Biology, Visual Arts, Social Sciences, or Psychology. The environment is supportive, fostering a strong sense of community and personal development.

Rankings

How Oglethorpe Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation54%Earnings 10yr$55KNet Price$20KRetention73%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate36%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$18K$30-48K$19K$48-75K$22K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%712.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3281.2%MOBILITY233.61%

Cost & Financial Aid

$47,590
In-State Tuition
$47,590
Out-of-State
$19,509
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
36%
Pell Grant Rate
68%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,207
Family Income $0–$30K
$17,558
Family Income $30K–$48K
$18,745
Family Income $48K–$75K
$22,055
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,691
6 Years After Entry
$50,337
8 Years
$55,232
10 Years
0.45x
Debt-to-Earnings
62%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,691 6yr $50,337 8yr $55,232 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

233.61%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3281.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
712.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$98,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.57
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
9.9%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 88%
Retention Rate 73%
SAT Average 1227
ACT Midpoint 27
SAT Range 1090–1310
ACT Range 22–31
Full-Time Faculty 62%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,901
Diversity Index 0.79
First-Gen Students 20%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 22%
Biology & Biomedical 14%
Visual & Performing Arts 13%
Social Sciences 11%
Psychology 9%
Communications 5%
Physical Sciences 4%
Engineering 2%