More selective than 24% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Oglethorpe University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Oglethorpe University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Oglethorpe University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 660 |
| SAT math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Oglethorpe University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 550–660 | 540–650 | 22–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | 573–670 | 533–650 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Oglethorpe University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Oglethorpe University has the 36th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Augusta University | 86% | 49% | $13,787 |
| 33 | Covenant College | 87% | 71% | $26,265 |
| 34 | Brenau University | 88% | 33% | $18,924 |
| 35 | Georgia Southern University | 88% | 55% | $15,267 |
| 36 | Oglethorpe University | 88% | 54% | $19,509 |
| 37 | Life University | 93% | 38% | $29,791 |
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Oglethorpe University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Oglethorpe University admissions questions
What is the Oglethorpe University acceptance rate?
Oglethorpe University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,714 of 2,854 applicants were admitted.
Does Oglethorpe University require the SAT or ACT?
Oglethorpe University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?
The middle 50% of Oglethorpe University enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1310 on the SAT and 22–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Oglethorpe University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (391 of 1,714).
Is Oglethorpe University getting harder to get into?
Oglethorpe University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Oglethorpe University overview