Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $60,581. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,590 |
| Housing & meals | $15,300 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $2,750 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,259 |
| Total cost of attendance | $60,581 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Oglethorpe University net price compared with other Georgia colleges
Oglethorpe University has the 32nd-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Paine College | $16,670 | 14% | $33,338 |
| 29 | Georgia Military College | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 |
| 30 | Thomas University | $18,499 | 28% | $49,716 |
| 31 | Brenau University | $18,924 | 33% | $54,003 |
| 32 | Oglethorpe University | $19,509 | 54% | $55,232 |
| 33 | Piedmont University | $20,599 | 47% | $49,130 |
| 34 | Georgia College & State University | $20,686 | 64% | $58,140 |
| 35 | LaGrange College | $20,875 | 47% | $51,745 |
| 36 | Emmanuel University | $20,925 | 42% | $38,208 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why Oglethorpe University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | 88% | $19,509 | 54% | $55,232 | This school |
| Piedmont University | 93% | $20,599 | 47% | $49,130 | |
| Covenant College | 87% | $26,265 | 71% | $50,412 | |
| Brenau University | 88% | $18,924 | 33% | $54,003 | |
| Life University | 93% | $29,791 | 38% | $47,397 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Oglethorpe University would cost you $1,090 less per year than Piedmont University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Oglethorpe University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$15,890).
- Oglethorpe University gives aided families $14,870 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Oglethorpe University | Piedmont University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,590 | $31,700 | +$15,890 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,298 | −$98 |
| Housing & meals | $15,300 | $12,300 | +$3,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,750 | $3,630 | −$880 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,259 | −$2,127 | −$4,132 |
| Sticker price | $60,581 | $46,801 | +$13,780 |
| Average grants | −$41,072 | −$26,202 | −$14,870 |
| You pay | $19,509 | $20,599 | −$1,090 |
“+” means Oglethorpe University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Oglethorpe University cost questions
How much is tuition at Oglethorpe University?
Tuition and fees are $47,590 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Oglethorpe University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $60,581 a year.
What do families actually pay at Oglethorpe University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,509 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,207; $48–75k pay $18,745; $110k+ pay $22,055.
How much debt do Oglethorpe University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,750, and 5.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Oglethorpe University overview