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Interested in attending Oglethorpe University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Oglethorpe University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.73
Average High School GPA
48
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Oglethorpe University?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Oglethorpe accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,271 people applied and 2,129 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1223 / 1474 (83%)
Men
623 / 797 (78%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Oglethorpe University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Oglethorpe University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Oglethorpe University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Oglethorpe considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Oglethorpe University?

3.73
Average High School GPA
48
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Oglethorpe University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.73. 24% of freshmen who attended Oglethorpe were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
30%
3.75-3.99
29%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
4%
2.50-2.99
2%

Oglethorpe is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

11%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
525
Math Mean
25
75th Percentile
655
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
23
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1065
Composite Mean
48
75th Percentile
1305

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Oglethorpe University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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