Oglethorpe University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4049 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 1125 of 1,147 | In North America |
| # 1051 of 1,149 | In the United States |
| # 29 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| # 3106 of 13,346 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Oglethorpe University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 2,216 | 834 | 1,298 |
| Admissions | 1,960 | 715 | 1,169 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 351 | 115 | 216 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 28% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| ■ Asian | 4% |
| ■ Hispanic | 30% |
| ■ Black or African American | 20% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
| ■ Unknown | 12% |
Oglethorpe University majors
Oglethorpe University has granted 278 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oglethorpe University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 27 |
| Biopsychology | 18 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 |
| Communication, General | 11 |
| Economics, General | 11 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Engineering, General | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Astrophysics | 2 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 |
| Grand Total | 278 |
Publications & Citations
Oglethorpe University has published 516 scientific papers with 6,325 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
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15 Notable alumni
1. John G. Blowers Jr
2. Jill R. Harper
3. Thomas Anthony Thacher
4. Daniel P. Martin
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