Atlanta, GA
Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 60% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,327 | 1,572 | 401 | 68% |
| 2020 | 2,386 | 1,597 | 421 | 67% |
| 2021 | 2,277 | 1,851 | 404 | 81% |
| 2022 | 2,816 | 1,999 | 425 | 71% |
| 2023 | 2,854 | 1,714 | 391 | 60% |
Fall 2023 applicants
951 of 1,563 women and 568 of 910 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Oglethorpe University has an acceptance rate of 60% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,714 of 2,854 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,854 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 391 enrolled.
No. Oglethorpe University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 60% — it has become more selective.