Oglethorpe University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,416

3.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,251

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

60.1%

2,854 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,522

93.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53%

176 Graduates

About

Oglethorpe University is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oglethorpe University were General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (37 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (26 degrees).

In 2023, 234 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oglethorpe University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (94 degrees), 1.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oglethorpe University is $45,416, which is $16,136 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oglethorpe University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 317 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oglethorpe University is $45,416, which is $16,136 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,251.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Oglethorpe University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,416

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oglethorpe University was $45,416. The cost of tuition at Oglethorpe University is $16,136 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oglethorpe University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,251

2023 Value

10.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oglethorpe University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,251. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oglethorpe University grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oglethorpe University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,400

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oglethorpe University was of $14,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.41% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oglethorpe University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Oglethorpe University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.16% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oglethorpe University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oglethorpe University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 317 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oglethorpe University received 2,854 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.35% annual growth. Out of those 2,854 applicants, 1,714 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,522 students enrolled at Oglethorpe University in 2023. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oglethorpe University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,714

Accepted Out of 2,854

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oglethorpe University was 60.1% (1,714 admissions from 2,854 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.35%, while admissions declined by 14.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oglethorpe University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Oglethorpe University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oglethorpe University had a total enrollment of 1,522 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oglethorpe University is 1,427 students and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 93.8% of students enrolled at Oglethorpe University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oglethorpe University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.6% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Black or African American, 3.94% Two or More Races, 3.61% Asian, and 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oglethorpe University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%) and White Male (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.8%) and White Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oglethorpe University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,522 students. The full-time enrollment at Oglethorpe University is 1,427 and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 93.8% of students enrolled at Oglethorpe University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oglethorpe University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oglethorpe University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Oglethorpe University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oglethorpe University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
466 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
412 enrolled students
Black or African American
303 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oglethorpe University is 30.6% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Black or African American, 3.94% Two or More Races, 3.61% Asian, and 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 170 students (11.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 76 more women than men received degrees from Oglethorpe University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oglethorpe University is white (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oglethorpe University is General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (37 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oglethorpe University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees awarded), Communications (27 degrees), and Biology (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oglethorpe University are Other managers (603,234 people), Physicians (467,254 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (452,080 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (389,824 people), and Postsecondary teachers (334,919 people).

The most specialized majors at Oglethorpe University in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees awarded), Communications (27 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Psychology (26 degrees), and Social Sciences (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oglethorpe University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Oglethorpe University are Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees awarded), Communications (27 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Psychology (26 degrees), and Social Sciences (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oglethorpe University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (615,470 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (527,688 people), Elementary & secondary schools (495,982 people), Offices of physicians (248,507 people), and Scientific research & development services (211,837 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oglethorpe University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
37 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oglethorpe University was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oglethorpe University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

155

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Oglethorpe University, which is 0.51 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (155).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oglethorpe University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Oglethorpe University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.826 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Oglethorpe University in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.7 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Oglethorpe University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oglethorpe University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.27% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
94 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oglethorpe University is white (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

7.26% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
43 degrees awarded
White Male
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oglethorpe University is white female (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (43 degrees).

Operations

Oglethorpe University has an endowment valued at nearly $46.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.74M (8.05%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Oglethorpe University had a total salary expenditure of 39.8M. Oglethorpe University employs 25 Assistant professors, 21 Lecturers and 16 Professors. Most academics at Oglethorpe University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (11), and Male Lecturer (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oglethorpe University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Endowment

$46.4M

2023 Endowment

11.8%

growth from 2022

Oglethorpe University has an endowment valued at about $46.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oglethorpe University grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.99M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oglethorpe University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.9M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oglethorpe University paid a median of $17.9M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($39.8M) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oglethorpe University paid a total of $6.03M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oglethorpe University were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Lecturer with 21 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oglethorpe University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oglethorpe University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Male Lecturer with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oglethorpe University.

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