Oberlin College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Oberlin, OH
5.0 3 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,909

Location Oberlin, Ohio
Website oberlin.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#153

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Oberlin College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1360/1520
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/34
GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

34.2%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.5%
Application Fee $100

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,366

Costs for Oberlin College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,366
Books and Supplies		$1,908
Other Fees		$956
Room and Board		$19,510
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,908
Total One Year Cost		$91,648

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Student 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 majors at Oberlin College are Visual and Performing Arts, Social Sciences, and Biology. 26% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 13% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Biology.