Oglethorpe University Acceptance Rate (88%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What percent of applicants does Oglethorpe University accept?

Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,960 of 2,216 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 550–660 reading and writing, 540–650 math

ACT, middle 50%: 22–31 composite

Average net price: $22,251 a year (2022–23)

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Oglethorpe University GPA requirements

Oglethorpe University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Oglethorpe University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Oglethorpe University acceptance rate

Oglethorpe University admitted 1,960 of 2,216 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Oglethorpe University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Atlanta, Georgia, with 1,396 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Oglethorpe University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	550	610	660
SAT Math	540	570	650
ACT Composite	22	29	31
ACT English	21	26	34
ACT Math	19	26	27

20% submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores, as Oglethorpe University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1227 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Oglethorpe University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Oglethorpe University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Oglethorpe University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,251 a year at Oglethorpe University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Oglethorpe University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Oglethorpe University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is Oglethorpe University test optional?

Check Oglethorpe University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Oglethorpe University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Oglethorpe University students have?

The middle 50% of Oglethorpe University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–660 in reading and writing and 540–650 in math; ACT composite 22–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do I have a chance at Oglethorpe University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Oglethorpe University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Oglethorpe University?

A lot: Oglethorpe University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Oglethorpe University look for?

Oglethorpe University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What percent of applicants does Oglethorpe University accept?

Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,960 of 2,216 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Oglethorpe University look at legacy status?

No. Oglethorpe University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Oglethorpe University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,251 a year at Oglethorpe University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Oglethorpe University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Oglethorpe University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Oglethorpe University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Oglethorpe UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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