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Oberlin College

Oberlin, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

2,953
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

Located in Oberlin, Ohio, Oberlin College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,597 prospective students applied, and 3,639 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 864 enrolled in the school.  2,916 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 37 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $59,384 plus fees of $856. Oberlin is ranked 135 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Oberlin is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Oberlin College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
Oberlin College overview
SAT 1338/1460
ACT 30/34
GPA 3.67

Applications Accepted

34.3% 
Oberlin College overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2024
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $100

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$59,384
Costs for Oberlin College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,908
Other Fees$856
Room and Board $17,854
Budget for Other Expenses$1,500
Total One Year Cost$81,502

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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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204501 IPEDS survey data for Oberlin College.

Current students may use the Oberlin College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.