School Information

80.7
Total Enrollment 2,939
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Oberlin College

http://www.oberlin.edu
70 N Professor St, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 775-8411

Oberlin College, an independent coeducational institution, holds a distinguished place among American colleges and universities. Oberlin was the first college to grant undergraduate degrees to women and historically was a leader in the educating of African Americans; its heritage is one of respect for the individual and active concern for the larger society. The College uniquely combines an outstanding professional school of music with a leading undergraduate college of arts and sciences. The two divisions reinforce each other. The Conservatory provides flexible programs to prepare students as professional musicians and teachers of music. Deeply committed to academic excellence, the College ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student 11%
 
School Costs

At Oberlin College, 83.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 75.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $22,344), and 39% receive loans ($5,049 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,480.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Oberlin College is $30,433 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,227 people applied to Oberlin College. Of the applicants, 34.0% were admitted (34.0% male & 33.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (35.0% male and 32.0% female)

Of the 2,905 undergraduate students at Oberlin College, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     9.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     82.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     86.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 440-775-8411
Admissions Office Email college.admissions@oberlin.edu
Admissions Office Address 101 N. Professor St. Oberlin, OH 44074
Admissions Transfer URL http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/transfer-and-visiting-students/
Admissions Website http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Oberlin College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Oberlin College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 650
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 720
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 740
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 28
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
 
Oberlin College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 58
African-American/Black Studies 7
American/United States Studies/Civilization 8
Area Studies, Other 2
East Asian Studies 27
Latin American Studies 7
Russian Studies 2
Women's Studies 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 60
Biochemistry 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 48
Computer and information sciences and support services 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Education 2 10
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
Music Teacher Education 2 1
Engineering 1
Engineering, Other 1
English language and literature/letters 55
Creative Writing 15
English Language and Literature, General 40
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 28
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 2
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4
Comparative Literature 10
French Language and Literature 4
Latin Language and Literature 5
Russian Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 30
History, General 30
Legal professions and studies 3
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 3
Mathematics and statistics 13
Mathematics, General 13
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 26
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Neuroscience 21
Natural resources and conservation 28
Environmental Studies 28
Philosophy and religious studies 36
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
Philosophy 18
Religion/Religious Studies 17
Physical sciences 23
Chemistry, General 7
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Physics, General 9
Psychology 33
Psychology, General 33
Social sciences 98
Anthropology 16
Archeology 3
Economics, General 18
Political Science and Government, General 45
Sociology 16
Visual and performing arts 2 211 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 19
Dance, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16
Film/Cinema Studies 15
Fine/Studio Arts, General 21
Music History, Literature, and Theory 3
Music Performance, General 2 94 2
Music Theory and Composition 12
Music, Other 24
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 4
 
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