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Oglethorpe University provides a superior education in the liberal arts and sciences and selected professional disciplines in a coeducational, largely residential, small-college environment within a dynamic urban setting. Oglethorpe�s academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention and encouragement, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Oglethorpe is committed to supporting the success of all students in a diverse community characterized by civility, caring, inquiry, and tolerance. Oglethorpe�s talented, self-reliant, and motivated graduates are prepared to make a life and to make a living, to grow as life-long learners, and to be energetic and intelligent contributors in a rapidly changing world.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$50

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	4,403	1,550	2,853
Percent admitted	56%	56%	56%
Percent admitted who enrolled	11%	15%	10%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Recommendations		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	213	76%
ACT	146	52%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	520	630
SAT Math	510	610
SAT Writing	490	610
ACT Composite	22	27

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$27,950	$29,150	$30,150	$31,280	3.7%
Books and supplies	$900	$1,100	$1,100	$1,100	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$9,990	$10,440	$10,840	$11,300	4.2%
Other	$2,750	$2,750	$2,750	$2,750	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$9,990	$10,440	$10,840	$11,300	4.2%
Other	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	0.0%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$41,590	$43,440	$44,840	$46,430	3.5%
Off Campus	$42,840	$44,690	$46,090	$47,680	3.4%
Off Campus with Family	$32,850	$34,250	$35,250	$36,380	3.2%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (404) 364-8356

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	270	97%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	270	97%	$6,286,560	$23,284
Federal grants	104	38%	$506,652	$4,872
Pell grants	104	38%	$483,502	$4,649
Other federal grants	16	6%	$23,150	$1,447
State/local government grant or scholarships	143	52%	$490,600	$3,431
Institutional grants or scholarships	268	97%	$5,289,308	$19,736
Student loan aid	225	81%	$1,755,894	$7,804
Federal student loans	225	81%	$1,496,748	$6,652
Other student loans	21	8%	$259,146	$12,340

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	954	91%	$20,111,402	$21,081
Pell grants	419	40%	$1,886,432	$4,502
Federal student loans	785	75%	$6,088,598	$7,756

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