Oglethorpe University Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oglethorpe University has a diverse student body with 55% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
41.2%(573)
Hispanic
24.1%(335)
African American
23.7%(330)
Asian
4.2%(58)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
4.2%(58)
Unknown
2.3%(32)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment1,491
International Students0%

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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.0%(557)
Women
60.4%(934)
Other
3.6%(56)

Gender Statistics

Men557

37% of total enrollment

Women934

63% of total enrollment

Other56

4% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oglethorpe University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(55)
18-19
46.6%(686)
20-21
37.3%(549)
22-24
8.1%(119)
25+
4.3%(64)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

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 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 82% in-state residents, 18% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.6%(347)
Out-of-State
18.4%(78)

Regional Representation

In-State347

82% of student body

Out-of-State78

18% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age