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Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH
Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$69,274

not including housing and food

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math
75th
760
25th
700
75th
760
25th
660
composite english math
75th
36
25th
33
75th
33
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

34%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,601
Declined 6,935
Total Received 10,536
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Enrollment

2,896

undergraduate students

13

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1833, Oberlin College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs, including its Conservatory of Music. It is located on a 440-acre campus in Oberlin, Ohio.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,909
Established in 1833
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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Scholarships

440-acre campus in Oberlin (population: 8,278), 35 miles from Cleveland. Served by air; major airport serves Cleveland; bus and train serve Elyria (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin, OH
44074

Campus Life

no
Housing available
93%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • In 1841, Oberlin College became the first college to grant degrees to women. It was also the first college to grant a bachelor's degree to an African American woman, doing so in 1862.
  • Charles Martin Hall, who developed the process of reducing aluminum to the super-thin sheets we know today, was inspired to capitalize on the metal after hearing a lecture on aluminum from his Oberlin College professor Frank Fanning Jewett.
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
54%
Top 1/4
84%
Top 1/2
98%
Bottom 1/2
2%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math
75th
760
25th
700
75th
760
25th
660
composite english math
75th
36
25th
33
75th
33
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline ED1: November 15, ED2: January 2
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Neither

Admit Rate

34%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,601
Declined 6,935
Total Received 10,536

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$37,626

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $67,366
Housing $9,830
Food $9,680
Additional fees $1,908
Books & supplies $1,908
Total $90,692
Average Financial Aid - $37,626
Total with Avg. Aid $53,066

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,725,145
State
Institutional $58,851,546
Other external
Total $60,576,691

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $15,717,160
Other external
Total $15,717,160

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 693-3173
F: 440 775-8249
financial.aid@oberlin.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, archery, badminton, bowling, Brazilian jujitsu, cycling, dressage, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, karate, quidditch, rugby, scuba diving, soccer, table tennis, tennis, tumbling, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, archery, badminton, bowling, Brazilian jujitsu, cycling, dressage, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, karate, rugby, scuba diving, soccer, table tennis, tennis, tumbling, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cycling, dodgeball, juggling, racquetball, running, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, squash, table tennis, triathlon, ultimate frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Coast Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Anthropology, Other yes
Archeology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Comparative Literature yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Engineering, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Technology yes yes
Music Theory and Composition yes yes
Music, Other yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes
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Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

2,909

total students

7%

in-state

93%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

2,896
students

Female
59%
1,711

Male
41%
1,185

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,871
students

Female
59%
1,697

Male
41%
1,174

1%

25
students

Female
56%
14

Male
44%
11

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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