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Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate34%
Acceptance Rate34%

About Oberlin College

There are many colleges. There is only one Oberlin. Oberlin offers one of the world’s great undergraduate educations, and we have a long tradition of educating top scholars and musicians. Here, students pursue multiple passions and interests within a supportive, collaborative community. We focus on undergraduate teaching, hands-on research projects, culturally immersive study away experiences, and world-class music opportunities. For over 100 years, Oberlin alumni have gone on to earn more PhDs than graduates of any other liberal arts school. And in nearly every career field, our graduates are making an impact and improving our world. An Oberlin education is extraordinary, and each person experiences it differently.

Oberlin College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Oberlin, Ohio. Oberlin College was founded in 1833. The college currently enrolls around 2,955 students a year, including 2,942 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Oberlin College

It is very difficult to get into Oberlin College. In 2022, Oberlin College accepted 34% of applicants. In 2022, 10,597 students applied to Oberlin College and 3,639 were admitted.

Oberlin College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 34%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 34%

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Oberlin College is locatedin Oberlin, Ohio, in the city of Cleveland.

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College Info

173 West Lorain Street Oberlin, OH 44074

Campus Setting: Small Town

Oberlin College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Nov 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Oberlin College is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Oberlin College is Nov 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

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Oberlin College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

30 - 34

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

34 and Above

Good

30 to 34

Avg

30 and Less

Low

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Oberlin College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

658 - 710

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Reading SAT Range

680 - 750

Oberlin College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$78,549

In State

$78,549

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$59,384
$59,384
Fees
$900
$900
Housing
$17,335
$17,335
Books
$930
$930

Student Life

Wondering what life at Oberlin College is like? There are approximately 2,955 students enrolled at Oberlin College, including 2,942 undergraduate students and 13 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 7% percent are from OH and 93% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

7%

In State

93%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,955

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

34%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$60,284

Out-of-State

$60,284

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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