Oglethorpe University Acceptance Rate
Atlanta, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,854
- Admitted
- 1,714
- Yield
- 22.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.2% in 2014–15 to 60.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,770 to 2,854 (+3%) over that period.
Its 60.1% rate makes Oglethorpe University more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
Oglethorpe University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,770 | 2,167 | 78.2% | 277 |
| 2015–16 | 2,768 | 2,172 | 78.5% | 326 |
| 2016–17 | 1,689 | 1,358 | 80.4% | 333 |
| 2017–18 | 2,159 | 1,253 | 58% | 334 |
| 2018–19 | 2,203 | 1,358 | 61.6% | 329 |
| 2019–20 | 2,327 | 1,572 | 67.6% | 401 |
| 2020–21 | 2,386 | 1,597 | 66.9% | 421 |
| 2021–22 | 2,277 | 1,851 | 81.3% | 404 |
| 2022–23 | 2,816 | 1,999 | 71% | 425 |
| 2023–24 | 2,854 | 1,714 | 60.1% | 391 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,563 | 951 | 60.8% |
| Men | 910 | 568 | 62.4% |
| Another gender | 75 | 49 | 65.3% |
| Unknown | 306 | 146 | 47.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 573–670 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 533–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 7% |
How Oglethorpe University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate?
Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate is 60.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,714 admitted of 2,854 applicants).
Is Oglethorpe University test optional?
Oglethorpe University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Oglethorpe University?
Oglethorpe University received 2,854 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,714.
What SAT score do you need for Oglethorpe University?
Admitted students at Oglethorpe University typically scored 573–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 533–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Oglethorpe University getting harder to get into?
Oglethorpe University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.2% in 2014–15 to 60.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: oglethorpe.edu/.