Paying for Oglethorpe University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $45,806 4.13% $14,000
The 2024 tuition & fees of Oglethorpe University (Oglethorpe) is $45,806 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,000. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $35,151. It could cover 76.74% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $29,905 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Oglethorpe's 4-year tuition is $195,137, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $275,966.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Oglethorpe University is $45,806. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.13% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,697 , a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Oglethorpe Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$43,990$17,150
2023-2024$45,806$18,050
Change % 2023-20244.13%5.25%
2024-2025$47,697$18,997

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $14,000. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is - for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 100% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Oglethorpe Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023-$17,150
2023-2024$14,000$18,050
Change % 2023-2024-5.25%
2024-2025-$18,997

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Oglethorpe. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,885. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $575.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,814
2023-2024$1,885
2024-2025$1,959
Graduate2022-2023-
2023-2024$575
2024-2025Not yet determined

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,050 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.25% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.89% compared to the previous year.
The Oglethorpe's 2024 on-campus COA is $65,056 and off-campus COA is $66,306.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Oglethorpe
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$45,806
Room & Board$15,300$15,300
Personal Expenses$2,750$4,000
Books & Supplies$1,200
Cost of Attendance$65,056$66,306
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Oglethorpe Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Oglethorpe?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Oglethorpe is $195,137.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Oglethorpe 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$46,968$48,158$49,380$50,632$195,137
Class of 2029Fall 2025$48,158$49,380$50,632$51,916$200,085
Class of 2030Fall 2026$49,380$50,632$51,916$53,232$205,159
Class of 2031Fall 2027$50,632$51,916$53,232$54,582$210,361
Class of 2032Fall 2028$51,916$53,232$54,582$55,966$215,695

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $275,966.
Oglethorpe 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$66,593$68,166$69,778$71,429$275,966
Class of 2029Fall 2025$68,166$69,778$71,429$73,120$282,494
Class of 2030Fall 2026$69,778$71,429$73,120$74,852$289,180
Class of 2031Fall 2027$71,429$73,120$74,852$76,626$296,028
Class of 2032Fall 2028$73,120$74,852$76,626$78,443$303,042

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $135,362.
Oglethorpe 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$31,442$33,015$34,627$36,278$135,362
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,015$34,627$36,278$37,969$141,890
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,627$36,278$37,969$39,701$148,576
Class of 2031Fall 2027$36,278$37,969$39,701$41,475$155,424
Class of 2032Fall 2028$37,969$39,701$41,475$43,292$162,438

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Oglethorpe University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Oglethorpe
In-StateOut-of-State
Oglethorpe University$45,806
Savannah College of Art and Design$40,595
Emory University$60,774
Mercer University$33,380
Clark Atlanta University$26,446
Spelman College$30,058
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