Oglethorpe University
Former names | Oglethorpe College (1965–1972) |
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| Motto | Nescit Cedere |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1835 |
| Endowment | $35 million |
| President | Kathryn McClymond |
| Students | 1,500 |
| Location | , , United States 33°52′30″N 84°19′59″W / 33.875°N 84.333°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 700 acres (2.8 km2) |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Nickname | Stormy Petrels |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – SAA |
| Mascot | Petey |
| Website | oglethorpe.edu |
Oglethorpe University Historic District | |
| Location | 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE. Brookhaven, Georgia United States |
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| Built | 1915, 1929, 1940 |
| Architect | Leavitt, Charles W. Jr., Morgan and Dillon |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000779 |
| Added to NRHP | 1994 |
Oglethorpe University is a private liberal arts 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.