Oglethorpe University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
59.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
425
SAT Scores
1,195
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,816 students have applied and 1,999 students have allowed to admit to Oglethorpe University (Acceptance rate: 70.99%). Oglethorpe's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.26 % where 425 students have finally enrolled out of 1,999 admitted students.
Oglethorpe acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Morehouse College and Wesleyan College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 59.99%).
Oglethorpe enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.33%).
How to Apply to Oglethorpe University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Oglethorpe.
| Admission | oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.oglethorpe.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | hub.oglethorpe.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | oglethorpe.edu/costcalculator/ |
| Disability Service | success.oglethorpe.edu/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Oglethorpe and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Oglethorpe University is 1,195 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Oglethorpe University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,088). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | 1,195 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,088 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,079 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Oglethorpe University, 79 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,195 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 610 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 525 | 590 | 655 |
| Total | 1,065 | 1,200 | 1,305 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Oglethorpe University, 46 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 26 |
Oglethorpe Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Oglethorpe University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |