OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY

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Oglethorpe University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Atlanta, GA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

4484 Peachtree Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
Main Phone: (404) 261-1441
Web Site: www.oglethorpe.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 952 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 65 male students and 121 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.9% of the student body, while females made up 65.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (19)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 73.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 640.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Education

Teacher

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Physics

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Oglethorpe University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Oglethorpe University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 28,650
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 22,790
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 28,650

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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