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Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe University is a private liberal arts college located in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was established in 1835 and its campus today spreads across 100 acres. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse areas of study. In addition, the university also offers certificate programs and honors programs in several subjects.

Oglethorpe University has an active Greek life, with Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma all running chapters here. The university also publishes ‘The Stormy Petrel,’ which is a student newspaper.

Campus Location

4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
USA
Main Tel: (404) 261-1441
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Oglethorpe University Highlights

Where Oglethorpe University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and fine arts.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor16424
Master201

Students

The student enrollment at Oglethorpe University was 1,020 in 2007 (921 full-time equivalent).

About 36% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 64% of the class.

Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 24,442
Room and board$ 9,225
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 2,700

Financial Aid: Oglethorpe University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  39
Without tenure; working toward tenure  8
Without tenure; tenure not available  6

Housing and Meals

Oglethorpe University provides on-campus housing for 550 of its 921 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Oglethorpe University Athletics

Oglethorpe University is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Oglethorpe University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men83%
Women79%
All80%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal520-630
Math500-600
Writing500-600

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (43 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Organizational Behavior Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded)

  • Education

FINE ARTS (6 awarded)

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (84 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • French Language and Literature
  • History
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

  • Mathematics

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded)

  • Philosophy

SCIENCE (14 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Biopsychology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

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