Oberlin College

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

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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
Asian Studies (East)
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Ecology
Neuroscience
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
Comparative Literature
French
German
Latin
Modern Greek
Romance Languages
Russian
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Physiological Psychology/psychobiology
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Archeology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Theory And Composition
Percussion Instruments
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,762

Applied

2,617

Accepted

2,827

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,637

Females Applied

1,588

Females Accepted

34%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,125

Males Applied

1,029

Males Accepted

33%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
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	25th %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
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