Oglethorpe University

10 Interesting Facts about Oglethorpe University

1. Oglethorpe University was founded in 1835 and named after James Oglethorpe, the founder of the colony of Georgia.
2. The university is a member of the Annapolis Group, which is an organization of selective liberal arts colleges in the United States.
3. Oglethorpe University has a diverse student body, with approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students from 33 states and 35 countries.
4. The university offers over 60 majors and minors, including business, biology, psychology, and theatre.
5. Oglethorpe University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
6. The university has a strong commitment to experiential learning and offers study abroad programs, internships, and research opportunities to students.
7. Oglethorpe University has a beautiful 100-acre campus located in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta, which includes historic buildings, modern facilities, and green spaces.
8. The university has a strong athletic program, with 16 varsity sports teams competing in NCAA Division III as a member of the Southern Athletic Association (SAA).
9. Notable alumni of Oglethorpe University include former First Lady of Georgia, Rosalynn Carter, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Margaret Mitchell.
10. The university has a variety of student organizations, including academic, cultural, and social clubs, to provide students with opportunities for leadership and community involvement.

Tuition & Fee

2022-23

Tuition:  $43,710

Room and Board*:  $13,040

Activity Fee:  $350

Orientation Fee:  $250

TOTAL**:  $57,350

All programs

Accounting
African American Studies
Allied Health Studies
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Art and Art History
Art, Studio
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Biopsychology
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Management
Marketing see Business Administration
Mathematics
Media Studies (Track within Communication Studies)
Medical & Scientific Illustration (Track within Studio Art)
Music
Philosophy
Physics and Liberal Studies
Physics-Astrophysics Track
Physics-Computational Physics Track
Physics-Engineering Track
Physics-General Physics Track
Politics
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations (Track within Communication Studies)
Economics
Education – Dual Degree
Engineering – Dual Degree
English and Comparative Literature
Environmental Studies

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,371 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

81