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Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: 800.428.4484 or 404.364.8307
Fax: 404.364.8491
Email: admission@oglethorpe.edu


Oglethorpe University, founded in 1835, provides a superior education in the liberal arts and sciences and selected professional disciplines in a coeducational, residential, small-college environment within the dynamic urban setting of Atlanta. The university's four-year Core Curriculum unites study of the past with urgent needs of the present and future, tying together intellectual pursuit with career exploration.

Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention and encouragement, close collaboration among faculty and students and active learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe prepares its graduates 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.

Undergraduate academic programs
Accounting
American Studies
Art
Art History
Behavioral Science and Human Resource Management
Biology
Biopsychology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication and Rhetoric Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Engineering - Dual Degree
English
Environmental Studies - Dual Degree
French
History
Individually Planned Major
Individually Planned Minor
International Studies
International Studies with Asia Concentration
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Sociology with Social Work Concentration
Spanish

Men's sports
Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track

Women's sports
Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball

Intramural and club sports
Men: Basketball, cycling, football, volleyball
Women: Basketball, cycling, volleyball

Activities
Campus ministry, choral groups, dance, departmental organizations, drama, ethnic and cultural organizations, Greek life, honor societies, magazine, music ensembles, radio, service organizations, student government, student newspaper, yearbook

Disability services
Services for learning disabled students. Wheelchair access.



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Quick Facts

Degrees offered:
Bachelor's and Master's degrees

Setting:
Urban

Admission acceptance rate:
51% - 70% of applicants admitted

Undergraduate enrollment:
over 1,000

Graduate enrollment:
100

Diversity:
Percent of students with minority backgrounds: 25%
Percent of international students: 7%
Percent of out-of-state students: 45%

On-campus housing:
Undergraduate housing is available

Annual tuition/fees:
Tuition: $23,310
Room and board: $8,870
Total: $32,180

Financial Aid:
Average financial aid package: $10,200

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