Oglethorpe University Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
3%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oglethorpe University has a diverse student body with 56% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.3%(581)
Hispanic
23.7%(341)
African American
23.8%(343)
Asian
4.2%(61)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
4.1%(59)
Unknown
3.4%(49)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment1,540
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Oglethorpe University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Oglethorpe University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.7%(579)
Women
60.9%(961)
Other
2.4%(38.5)

Gender Statistics

Men579

38% of total enrollment

Women961

62% of total enrollment

Other38.5

3% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oglethorpe University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.7%(70)
18-19
43.4%(650)
20-21
38.2%(573)
22-24
9.7%(146)
25+
4.0%(60)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.3%(1)
22-24
69.6%(16)
25+
26.1%(6)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oglethorpe University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.9%(335)
Out-of-State
11.3%(44)
International
2.8%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State335

86% of student body

Out-of-State44

11% of student body

International11

3% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age