First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: oglethorpe.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Oglethorpe University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 131 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 132 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 5 | GEN 102 Natural Science: Biological Science | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 101 General Chemistry I, CHM 101L General…CHM 101 General Chemistry I, CHM 101L General Chemistry I Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | PHY 101 General Physics I, PHY 101L Intro Physics Lab I | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Elective credit | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Elective credit | |
| United States History | 4 | Elective credit in history |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 131 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 132 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 5 | GEN 102 Natural Science: Biological Science | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 101 General Chemistry I, CHM 101L General…CHM 101 General Chemistry I, CHM 101L General Chemistry I Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | PHY 101 General Physics I, PHY 101L Intro Physics Lab I | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Elective credit | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Elective credit | |
| United States History | 4 | Elective credit in history | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 4 | MAT 111 Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC 201 Introduction to Programming | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Elective credit in history | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Elective credit | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 102 and PHY 102L | |
| European History | 4 | Elective credit in history | |
| Human Geography | 4 | Elective credit | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I* | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POL 101 Introduction to American Politics | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Elective credit | |
| Art History | 4 | Elective credit in art (history) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Elective credit in music | |
| African American Studies | 4 | AAS 100 Introduction to African American Studies | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Elective credit in politics | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 101 Elementary French I* | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 101 Elementary German I* | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Elective credit | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 101 Elementary Japanese I* | |
| Latin | 4 | Elective credit | |
| Physics B | 5 | PHY 101 General Physics I, PHY 101L Intro Physics Lab I | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MAT-125 Precalculus | |
| Studio Art (2-D, 3-D, or Drawing) | 4 | Elective credit in art (studio) |
Source: oglethorpe.edu · checked September 23, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 54 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 40 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 27 |
| Biopsychology | 18 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 13 |
| Communication | 11 |
| Economics | 11 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Accounting | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| History | 8 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Engineering | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Astrophysics | 2 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
17% of men in fraternities · 17% of women in sororities · 17% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
6,411,149 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20
Elevation
988 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
33°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
53 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,200 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Emory University6 mi
- Agnes Scott College8 mi
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus8 mi
- Herzing University-Atlanta9 mi
- Georgia State University9 mi
- Clark Atlanta University10 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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