Oglethorpe University
School info
3.2
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.4
Food
2.2
Clubs
3.3
Facilities
3.5
Internet
2.4
Location
4.3
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
4.1
Social
3.1
Happiness
3.5
Basic Information
Location
- Sandy Springs, GA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private college
- Established: 1835; 189 years ago (1835)
- Founder: A group of Presbyterians
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 60
Key Area
- Undergrad Research
- Environmental Studies/Urban Ecology
- Psychology
- Biology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 1,500
- Undergraduates: 1,446
- Postgraduates: 0
- Academic Staff: Around 75
Notable Alumni
- Luke Appling
- Margaret Elizabeth Ashley-Towle
- Vincent Sherman
- Charles Weltner
- Sidney Lanier
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Good reviews
Overall 4.6
The professors really care about your well-being, and it's way more diverse than any other college I was considering. The internship opportunities in Atlanta was also a big draw for me, my friends and I have had a way easier time building our resumes than my classmates who went to schools in college towns
Overall 4.5
Not Specified.
Overall 4.4
I absolutely love this school and would not change the experience for anything I love the location, the professors, the internet connection, and my peers. The only thing I would not say is superb is the food which is not that harsh since I am a commuter.
Overall 4.4
great overall school
Overall 4.3
I've never felt unsafe on campus and the location is GREAT. Clubs rule the campus and students tend to be over-involved (generally a good thing).
Overall 4.2
Excellent school, very tight-knit where everyone knows everyone. Over 50 student-run campus organizations and SUPER easy to start your own. Half the campus is stuck in the 60s, the other is extremely modern, they are slowly bringing the campus up to date. The biggest downside is the SLOW wifi which is horrible. The library is excellent though
Overall 4.2
Oglethorpe is a great school conveniently not too close to the hustle and bustle of Atlanta but everything you want is accessible. The gated campus is nice even though it's already in a safe area. The buildings are in a lovely, old architectural style and are getting some upgrades. Teachers are very helpful and one-on-one help is readily available.
Overall 4.2
Beautiful campus, lots of events going on all the time around this area. Lots of opportunities offered that will benefit anyone's future such as internships, work opportunities, resume reviews etc. I don't regret transferring here. GREAT school!
Overall 4.2
None.
Overall 4.1
Beautiful campus! It's a small university, which is great for building relationships with professors, staff and faculty! A lot of interships offered and they are great at out-sourcing so you'll definitely get the chance to explore Atlanta. Don't come to this school if you want a party scene, although Greek life is the best life!! Great experience
Bad reviews
Overall 1.2
Not a party school, poor facilities, bad internet, bad food.
Overall 1.3
Some of the Professors should not be teaching. Campus on a budget, all is done on the cheap, except your tuition--its high. It is a beautiful campus and it all stops there. Too many lousy professors that are not educators. The evening degree program stinks.
Overall 1.4
Awful school with terrible reputation and poor academics.
Overall 1.4
Very unfriendly and rude campus. CORE program isn't any good at all, but they'll promote it as the best thing since slice bread. Internet works so terribly, a couple of times my professor had to cancel class early because she could not complete her lesson online. I do not like how threatening the financial aid and business offices are.
Overall 1.5
Here's the thing, I came to this school on a scholarship weekend. They use this to create the biggest facade I have ever seen. They cater the food and serve excellent cuisine on these weekends but as a student they rarely have anything worth mentioning. They rarely have food for those who stay during the weekend. Also infestation of rats!
Overall 1.6
Students are trapped in the CORE program, making it difficult for them to transfer. Students are required to live on-campus until their senior year. The internet is horrific. It's difficult to communicate with the administration. The students still act like they're in high school. I did not learn anything practical here for the real world.
Overall 1.7
Feels like high school, which isn't a good thing. The cafeteria is extremely unsanitary & provides a very small amount of options. Social & sporting events are never announced, & don't be fooled- it IS a party school. The location is decent if you have a car or can afford to uber into the city, & the Marta isn't that close. I'm transferring.
Overall 1.8
Food is such poor quality and the school is failing apart in most of the buildings. Only buildings / areas that look nice are the ones included in tours and filming crew sites. Parking is horrible for commuters and residents. Also, advisors and professors say CORE does not transfer when it does if you go to another school to keep students at OU.
Overall 1.8
I have been here for three years and i have to say that I'm ready to graduate and never look back. The education you recieve here may be good depending on your major but you will hate the administration. Getting anything done is impossible and the rest of the school is NOT worth the money spent. If I was locked in by the core program, i'd transfer.
Overall 1.9
Oglethorpe was one of the top three schools on my list only because they offered me the most money for financial aid. This school has a great education but it is not what I expected it to be. They are sometimes horrible when it comes down to communication and sometimes will not help you at the time that you need it.