Published cost of attendance is $60,581. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,207, middle-income families pay around $18,745, higher-income families pay approximately $22,055.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $60,581 |
| Tuition and Fees | $47,590 |
| Room and Board | $15,780 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$41,072 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,509 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,207 |
| $30–48k | $17,558 |
| $48–75k | $18,745 |
| $75–110k | $23,924 |
| $110k+ | $22,055 |
Published cost of attendance is $60,581. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,207, middle-income families pay around $18,745, higher-income families pay approximately $22,055. Azimuth ranks Oglethorpe University #868 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 39.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,463. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,138, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Oglethorpe University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,138, placing Oglethorpe University in the 12.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,375 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Oglethorpe University in the 28.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Oglethorpe University #1279 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Oglethorpe University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 50 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,609, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General and Communication and Media Studies follow as substantial enrollment clusters, with Research Psychology and Biopsychology rounding out the core program portfolio. This program-mix signature — anchored in Business — aligns with the institution's earnings trajectory and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with consistent labor-market demand.
