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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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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Area Studies, Other |
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East Asian Studies |
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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, General |
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Ecology |
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Neuroscience |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Music Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, Other |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Comparative Literature |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Modern Greek Language And Literature |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Professions And Studies, Other |
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Legal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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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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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
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Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Archeology |
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Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Dance, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Jazz/jazz Studies |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Technology |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Music, Other |
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Percussion Instruments |
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Stringed Instruments |
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Visual And Performing Arts, Other |
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Voice And Opera |
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Woodwind Instruments |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,525
Applied
2,725
Accepted
2,785
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,378
Females Applied
1,664
Females Accepted
38%
Male Admissions
3,147
Males Applied
1,061
Males Accepted
34%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.6
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 | April 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 650 | 720 | ||
SAT Math | 630 | 730 | ||
ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
58,504
Private
Fees
850
Full-time student fees
17,334
Room & board
8,600
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
45,295
Avg. Financial Aid Package
46,673
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
38,222
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,294
Avg. Loan Aid
17,486
Avg. Grant Aid
40,964
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
2,785
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
93%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.4% |
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Black or African American | 5.1% |
White or Caucasian | 61.87% |
Asian | 3.84% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 8.26% |
Other | 1.18% |
Gender
Male (42.69%)
Female (57.31%)
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 | 85% |
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
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