Oglethorpe University Admission
Acceptance Rate
88.45%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.91%
Freshmen Enrollment
351
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,216 students have applied and 1,960 students have allowed to admit to Oglethorpe University (Acceptance rate: 88.45%). Oglethorpe's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.91 % where 351 students have finally enrolled out of 1,960 admitted students.
Oglethorpe acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Agnes Scott College and Spelman College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 43.51%).
Oglethorpe enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 19.88%).
How to Apply to Oglethorpe University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Oglethorpe.
| Admission | https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.oglethorpe.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/cost-calculator/ |
| Disability Service | success.oglethorpe.edu/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Oglethorpe and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Oglethorpe University is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Oglethorpe University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,230). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | 1,180 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,230 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,079 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Oglethorpe University, 69 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 570 | 650 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,180 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Oglethorpe University, 26 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 21 | 26 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 26 | 27 |
Oglethorpe Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Oglethorpe University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |