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Overview

Oberlin
Location Oberlin, OH
Setting Midsize Suburban
Enrollment 2,992
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #148
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website oberlin.edu
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Costs

Oberlin
Tuition (In State) $61,106
Tuition (Out of State) $61,106
Room & Board $18,390
Avg Net Price $46,462
Avg Grant Aid $35,040
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

Oberlin
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 11,066
Admitted 3,859
Acceptance Rate 34.9%
Enrolled % 22.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.67
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition High
ACT Range 30/33
SAT Range 1360/1530
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Oberlin
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Visual and Performing Arts (26%)
  • Social Sciences (13%)
  • Biology (12%)
  • English and Literature (9%)
  • Ethnic Studies (9%)

Outcomes

Oberlin
Graduation Rate 88%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $43,900
Making Student Loan Payments 82%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,579
Median Loan Payment $274

Diversity

Oberlin
% Men 41%
% Women 59%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 68%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 6%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Oberlin
% In-State 6%
% Out-of-State 84%

Campus

Oberlin
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/