Oglethorpe University
We’ve also been ranked:
- Top 20 “Best Buy School” (Fiske Guide to Colleges).
- Among America’s most entrepreneurial colleges (Forbes).
- A “Best Value” nationwide (USA Today/Wall Street Journal).
- Among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation for contribution to the public good (Washington Monthly).
- Among America’s best national liberal arts colleges (US News and World Report).
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Traditional first-year applicants are those who are currently enrolled in high school or who have recently graduated high school and have not enrolled as a degree-seeking student at another college or university. This includes students who have taken dual enrollment credits at another college or university. Want to learn more about applying to OU? Click here!
We’re always here to assist with your application process. Please reach out to admission@oglethorpe.edu with any questions you have. We look forward to reading your application!
Transfer
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Additional information
Flagship 50
If you qualify, we will match the in-state flagship tuition for all 50 states, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories. You LITERALLY get a private school education at a state school price. Learn more about Flagship 50.
A liberal arts education means studying broadly—taking classes in many different subjects—and building skills that are geared toward more than just one profession. By studying the liberal arts, students develop strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. Liberal arts students learn to approach questions flexibly and to think across multiple disciplines. These are skills employers say they value most, even more than a specific major. In today’s labor market, career paths are changing rapidly, and graduates must draw from a variety of skill sets to adapt to challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
Visit us
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Oglethorpe Visits
Focused on individual conversations. Meet with an admission counselor to discuss OU academics, admission, and campus life, then tour campus with a current OU student. Schedule your visit today.
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A university where professors know your name and your aspirations. A small private college in a big, busy, city. A supportive community that’s as diverse as our hometown of Atlanta, the living laboratory where we learn by doing. A historic campus with cutting-edge facilities. A foundation for your future career and future service. A gateway to global opportunities. A place where you can be you. This is Oglethorpe.