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Oberlin College

Oberlin, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

2,992
Oberlin College overview
Location Oberlin, Ohio
Online oberlin.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
Oberlin College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Oberlin College, located in the small town of Oberlin, Ohio, approximately 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, combines a private liberal arts college with a distinguished conservatory of music on its historic 440-acre campus. Founded in 1833 as one of the first American colleges to admit African American students and women, Oberlin features a mix of Victorian and modern architecture, including the notable Peters Hall and the Allen Memorial Art Museum. The college maintains a selective admissions process and is recognized for its strong programs in music, environmental studies, and creative writing, while the Oberlin Conservatory of Music stands as the oldest continuously operating conservatory in the United States. Students are required to live on campus for three years, residing in traditional residence halls or themed housing communities, and the campus operates on a unique schedule that includes a winter term for independent projects and research.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Oberlin is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
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SAT 1360/1530
ACT 30/33
GPA 3.67

Applications Accepted

34.9% 
Oberlin College overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $100

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$61,106
Costs for Oberlin College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,908
Other Fees$918
Room and Board $18,390
Budget for Other Expenses$1,908
Total One Year Cost$84,230

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

88% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Oberlin College students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 26%
Social Sciences 13%
Biology 12%
English and Literature 9%
Ethnic Studies 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024