Oberlin College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Oberlin, OH

$57,654

Avg tuition

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About Oberlin College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Oberlin College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Oberlin, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,647, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 35%. The college offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 86%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $57,654.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

35% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1270-1360

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Two or more races

9%

Hispanic

8%

Black

6%

Asian

5%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

10% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $57,654 $57,654
Graduate $28,827 $28,827

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,908
On-campus room and board $17,334
On-campus other expenses $1,500
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,460
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,908
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,100

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $78,396 $78,396
Off-campus without family $72,930 $72,930
Off-campus with family $60,662 $60,662

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

10%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

85%

Pell Grant

10%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,658
State Grant Aid $2,730
Institution Grant Aid $33,569
Pell Grant Aid $4,686

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

12

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.