About Oberlin College

Oberlin College

:round_pushpin: Oberlin, OH • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 33%

Oberlin College is a private university in Oberlin, Ohio. Oberlin College was founded in 1833 and enrolls 4,026 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 4,026
Campus Setting town
Admission rate 33%
Tuition and fees
In State $64,646
Out-of-State $64,646
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Oberlin College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 700 730 760
SAT Math 670 710 750
ACT Composite 30 32 33
ACT English 32 35 35
ACT Math 28 30 32
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Oberlin College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,700 $63,700
Fees $946 $946
Room and Board $18,942 $18,942
Books $1,908 $1,908
Total (Before Financial Aid): $85,496 $85,496

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Music Performance, General 91 0
Psychology, General 58
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 58
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 53
Political Science and Government, General 51
Environmental Studies 49
History, General 45
Mathematics, General 36
Computer and Information Sciences, General 34
Neuroscience 28
Creative Writing 27
English Language and Literature, General 24
Sociology, General 23
Jazz/Jazz Studies 21
Fine/Studio Arts, General 20
Physics, General 20
American/United States Studies/Civilization 18
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 18
Music, Other 16
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 14
Comparative Literature 13
Religion/Religious Studies 12
East Asian Studies 12
Biochemistry 11
Engineering, Other 11
Geology/Earth Science, General 11
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 11
Philosophy 10
African-American/Black Studies 10
French Language and Literature 10
Spanish Language and Literature 9
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 9
Chemistry, General 8
Anthropology, General 8
Music Technology 5
Archeology 6
Dance, General 6
Latin American Studies 5
Latin Language and Literature 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Women’s Studies 4
Music Theory and Composition 3 0
Russian Language and Literature 2
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 2
Jewish/Judaic Studies 2
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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