Oberlin College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1150 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #324 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #293 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #393 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 2,966
- Graduates
- 10
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.oberlin.edu
Oberlin College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oberlin College has an acceptance rate of 33% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 29% | 36% |
| Applicants | 11,039 | 4,819 | 6,220 |
| Admissions | 3,641 | 1,403 | 2,238 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 779 | 323 | 456 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
276 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1370
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oberlin College are 1370-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
147 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oberlin College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1838 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 287 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 278 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 245 (8%) |
| Asian | 157 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 131 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 39 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Oberlin College is $50,484 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,257 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,640 |
| $48-75K | $23,475 |
| $75-110K | $36,946 |
| $110K+ | $48,245 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,700 | $29,692 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,700 | $29,692 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,700 | $29,692 |
| Fee in-district | $946 | $303 |
| Fee in-state | $946 | $303 |
| Fee out-of-state | $946 | $303 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,694 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,942 |
| Room charge | $9,398 |
| Meal charge | $9,544 |
Oberlin College majors
Oberlin College has granted 683 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oberlin College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 89 |
| Psychology, General | 50 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 39 |
| Environmental Studies | 38 |
| History, General | 26 |
| Neuroscience | 26 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 |
| Mathematics, General | 23 |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 21 |
| Creative Writing | 17 |
| Physics, General | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 |
| Sociology, General | 16 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 |
| Music, Other | 13 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 12 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 |
| East Asian Studies | 8 |
| Engineering, Other | 8 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 7 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Comparative Literature | 5 |
| Dance, General | 5 |
| Music Technology | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 683 |
Oberlin College has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 76% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oberlin College has published 7,841 scientific papers with 144,934 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Biology, History, Computer Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 88 | 576 |
| 1993 | 114 | 622 |
| 1994 | 59 | 694 |
| 1995 | 70 | 835 |
| 1996 | 131 | 731 |
| 1997 | 84 | 846 |
| 1998 | 85 | 968 |
| 1999 | 91 | 1170 |
| 2000 | 150 | 1302 |
| 2001 | 95 | 1512 |
| 2002 | 81 | 1870 |
| 2003 | 99 | 1916 |
| 2004 | 100 | 2096 |
| 2005 | 165 | 2244 |
| 2006 | 130 | 2487 |
| 2007 | 112 | 2440 |
| 2008 | 163 | 2912 |
| 2009 | 147 | 3410 |
| 2010 | 144 | 3768 |
| 2011 | 219 | 4404 |
| 2012 | 253 | 4627 |
| 2013 | 218 | 5202 |
| 2014 | 210 | 5453 |
| 2015 | 237 | 5713 |
| 2016 | 209 | 5951 |
| 2017 | 255 | 6362 |
| 2018 | 230 | 7328 |
| 2019 | 207 | 8383 |
| 2020 | 188 | 9079 |
| 2021 | 226 | 10030 |
| 2022 | 168 | 8914 |
| 2023 | 183 | 9691 |
| 2024 | 174 | 10142 |
Oberlin College alumni
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Lena Dunham
- Enrolled in Oberlin College
- In 2008 studied creative writing
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directorwriterfilm produceractor
- Biography
-
Lena Dunham is an American writer, director, actress, and producer. She is the creator, writer, and star of the HBO television series Girls (2012–2017), for which she received several Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Awards. Dunham also directed several episodes of Girls and became the first woman to win the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series. She started her career writing, directing, and starring in her semi-autobiographical independent film Tiny Furniture (2010), for which she won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. She has since written and directed the 2022 films Sharp Stick and Catherine Called Birdy.
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Ed Helms
- Enrolled in Oberlin College
- Studied in 1996
- Occupations
- television actortelevision directorfilm actorbanjoisttelevision producer
- Biography
-
Ed Parker Helms is an American actor and comedian. From 2002 to 2006, he was a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He played paper salesman Andy Bernard in the NBC sitcom The Office (2006–2013), and starred as Stuart "Stu" Price in The Hangover trilogy. He later starred in the comedy series Rutherford Falls (2021–2022), which he co-wrote.
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Corey Stoll
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Corey Daniel Stoll is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Congressman Peter Russo on the Netflix political thriller series House of Cards (2013–2016), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination in 2013, and Dr. Ephraim Goodweather on the FX horror drama series The Strain (2014–2017). From 2020 to 2023, he portrayed Michael Prince, a business rival to protagonist Bobby Axelrod, in the Showtime series Billions. He was also a regular cast member on the NBC drama series Law & Order: LA (2010–2011).
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Bobby McFerrin
- Occupations
- songwriterbeatboxeranimatoruniversity teacherrecording artist
- Biography
-
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and conductor. His vocal techniques include singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He performs and records regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes.
General info
| Founded | 1833 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Learning and Labor. |
| Colors | cardinal red, mikado yellow |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 854 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 70 N Professor St Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 4407758411 |