Inside Academics at Oglethorpe University

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Oglethorpe University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Oglethorpe University is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 70% of instructors full time, Oglethorpe University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Oglethorpe University can choose from 27 majors with reported graduates spanning 15 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Oglethorpe University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Oglethorpe University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Oglethorpe University:

• Looking for flexibility? Oglethorpe University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 121 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (73% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Oglethorpe University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Oglethorpe University in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Oglethorpe University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Oglethorpe University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Oglethorpe University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Oglethorpe University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Oglethorpe University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies