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The main campus of Oglethorpe University is in Atlanta, Georgia (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Oglethorpe University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Oglethorpe University students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 470 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Oglethorpe University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,082 enrolled students.
Oglethorpe University is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Oglethorpe University provides a superior education in the liberal arts and sciences and selected professional disciplines in a coeducational, largely residential, small-college environment within a dynamic urban setting. OglethorpeÆs academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention and encouragement, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe is committed to supporting the success of all students in a diverse community characterized by civility, caring, inquiry, and tolerance. OglethorpeÆs talented, self-reliant, and motivated graduates are prepared to make a life and to make a living, to grow as life-long learners, and to be energetic and intelligent contributors in a rapidly changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
General Phone: (404) 261-1441
Admissions Phone: (404) 364-8307
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 364-8356
http://www.oglethorpe.edu
Oglethorpe University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 53 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior |
| Liberal Arts | 52 | speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, economics, international relations, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Science | 16 | biology, biopsychology, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Oglethorpe University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 150 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 2 |
In 2005, Oglethorpe University had a total enrollment of 1,082 students (985 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 65% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Oglethorpe University offers campus housing for 516 of its 985 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,236 | 794 | 64% | 233 | 29% |
| Men | 401 | 275 | 69% | 87 | 32% |
| Women | 835 | 519 | 62% | 146 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 364-8307
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,200 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Oglethorpe University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 364-8356
Oglethorpe University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $68,357 | 3 | $71,137 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $51,632 | 5 | $51,232 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $46,855 | 6 | $46,060 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $58,725 | 17 | $51,842 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oglethorpe University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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