by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Oglethorpe University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Oglethorpe University ran $47,590 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $410; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,180 |
| Fees | $410 |
| Total | $47,590 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Oglethorpe University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Oglethorpe University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Oglethorpe University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Oglethorpe University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Oglethorpe University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,474 |
| Two Years Ago | $43,710 |
| One Year Ago | $45,416 |
| Most Recent Year | $47,180 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Oglethorpe has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 3.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $49,438 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.64%, so a year from now students could pay around $49,321.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $49,321 |
| In 2 Years | $51,114 |
| In 3 Years | $52,973 |
| In 4 Years | $54,899 |
| In 5 Years | $56,895 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $208,307.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Oglethorpe University, head to the Oglethorpe University Financial Aid page.
