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Oglethorpe University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Type of Student Gets Admitted to Oglethorpe University?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Oglethorpe University, located in Atlanta, GA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Oglethorpe University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Oglethorpe University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Statistics Mean for You

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	88%
Application Fee	$50 (may be waived)

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats

Oglethorpe University received 2,216 applications. Among these applicants, 1,960 gained acceptance, and 351 decided to attend.

Applicant Total	2,216
Accepted	1,960
Enrolled	351
Enrolled Full-Time	351

Getting into Oglethorpe University is 88.4%. This level of selectivity means the school is highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at Oglethorpe University: the female acceptance rate is 90% versus 86% for men.

Among admitted students at Oglethorpe University is 18%. This shows that 18% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 18% versus 16% for male admits.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Oglethorpe University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	834	1,298
Admitted	715	1,169
Enrolled	115	216

Average Test Scores

Approximately 20% of students accepted to Oglethorpe reported SAT scores (69 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 660. Math scores were between 540 and 650.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	550	660
Mathematics	540	650
Combined Total	1090	1310

Oglethorpe saw ACT scores submitted by 7% of admitted applicants (26 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 31.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	22	31
English/Reading	21	34
Math	19	27

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Boston Public Library under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.