Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe University
Former names
Oglethorpe College (1965–1972)
MottoNescit Cedere
TypePrivate college
Established1835; 189 years ago (1835)
Endowment$35 million[1]
PresidentKathryn McClymond[2]
Students1,500
Location, ,
United States

33°52′30″N 84°19′59″W / 33.875°N 84.333°W / 33.875; -84.333
CampusSuburban, 700 acres (2.8 km2)
ColorsBlack and gold[3]
   
NicknameStormy Petrels
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIISAA
MascotPetey
Websitewww.oglethorpe.edu
Oglethorpe University Historic District
Oglethorpe University is located in Metro Atlanta
Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University is located in Georgia
Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University is located in the United States
Oglethorpe University
Location4484 Peachtree Rd. NE. Brookhaven, Georgia United States
Built1915, 1929, 1940
ArchitectLeavitt, Charles W. Jr., Morgan and Dillon
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.94000779
Added to NRHP1994

Oglethorpe University is a private college in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States. It was chartered in 1835 and named in honor of General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia.

  1. ^ "Ranking". colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Wallace, Lance (November 13, 2023). "Board of Trustees names Dr. Kathryn McClymond Oglethorpe's 18th president". Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Oglethorpe University Brand Standards (PDF). May 1, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.