Oberlin College: Ranking & Review
| Oberlin rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 291 | 957 Top 6% |
Oberlin College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 34% | 33% | 34% |
| Applicants | 7,762 | 3,125 | 4,637 |
| Admissions | 2,617 | 1,029 | 1,588 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 728 | 307 | 421 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,853 | 1,219 | 1,634 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 391 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 54% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 407 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 56% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates. Application fee for graduates - $100.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Oberlin College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $71,330 | $71,330 |
| Off-campus | $71,238 | $71,238 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $15,212 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Oberlin College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,650 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $52,762 | $52,762 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $698 | $698 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $39,572 | $39,572 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $250 | $250 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | 182 | 3 | 193 |
| Social Sciences | 106 | 106 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 83 | 83 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 53 | 53 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 53 | 53 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 41 | 41 | ||
| History | 34 | 34 | ||
| Psychology | 29 | 29 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 29 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 25 | 25 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 24 | 24 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 15 | 15 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 13 | 13 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 9 | 9 | ||
| Engineering | 4 | 4 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 3 | ||
| Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 8 | 703 | 4 | 715 |
A total of 711 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Oberlin College.
At the master's level 4 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 85% | 87% |
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General info
| Founded | 1833 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Learning and Labor |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | cardinal red, mikado yellow |
| Academic Calendar | Four-one-four plan |
| Total FTE staff | 1,064 |
| Instructional FTE | 344 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.oberlin.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 N Professor St Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 United States |
| Urbanization level | Town: Fringe |
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 4407758411 |
| Fax | +1 (440) 775 6905 |