2,827
Students
43,251
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
33%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Oberlin College is a Comprehensive institution located in Oberlin, OH, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
College of Arts and Sciences Admissions
38 East College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
United States
38 East College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
United States
Contact
Manuel Carballo
Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: college.admissions@oberlin.edu
Phone: 440-775-8411
Fax: 440-775-6905
Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: college.admissions@oberlin.edu
Phone: 440-775-8411
Fax: 440-775-6905
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African American/Black Studies |
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Asian Studies (East) |
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Latin American Studies |
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Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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Russian Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences |
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Ecology |
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Neuroscience |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Music Teacher Education |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages |
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Comparative Literature |
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French |
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German |
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Latin |
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Modern Greek |
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Romance Languages |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/Judaic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry |
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Geology/earth Science |
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Physics |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Physiological Psychology/psychobiology |
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Psychology |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology |
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Archeology |
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Economics |
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Political Science And Government |
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Sociology |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art |
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Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Dance |
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Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Fine/studio Arts |
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Jazz/jazz Studies |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Percussion Instruments |
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Stringed Instruments |
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Voice And Opera |
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Woodwind Instruments |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,762
Applied
2,617
Accepted
2,827
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,637
Females Applied
1,588
Females Accepted
34%
Male Admissions
3,125
Males Applied
1,029
Males Accepted
33%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.57
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Recommended |
Interview |
Other requirements: | Audition for the Conservatory of Music, detailed portfolio for homeschooled students |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 15th | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile |
75th Percentile |
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SAT Critical Reading | 650 | 720 | |
SAT Math | 630 | 730 | |
ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,346
Fees
706
Full-time student fees
16,338
Room & board
8,108
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
43,251
Avg. Financial Aid Package
42,825
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
36,672
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,112
Avg. Loan Aid
16,047
Avg. Grant Aid
38,289
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,827
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
94%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 7.75% |
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Black or African American | 5.34% |
White or Caucasian | 64.17% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.04% |
Asian | 3.93% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
Two or more races | 7.71% |
Other | 0.78% |
Gender
Male (42.48%)
Female (57.52%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 93% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Artist Recital Series, Convocation and The Big Parade
Artist Recital Series, Convocation and The Big Parade
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Experimental College, Community Outreach, Student Government, Student Cooperative Association and student radio station
Experimental College, Community Outreach, Student Government, Student Cooperative Association and student radio station
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
crime prevention programs
crime prevention programs
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | No | No | |
Gymnastics | No | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | ||
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | |
Gymnastics | No | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Faculty
381
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio