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Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a small, private institution located in Oberlin, oh. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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2,986 undergraduates
$62,024 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
34.9%
SAT score average
1446
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.7
Application fee
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Key deadlines
November
15
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Oberlin College is known for one of its top majors: Music. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Popular majors
Music
Biology, General
Political Science and Government
Psychology, General
Area Studies
Economics
History
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$62,024
Additional expenses
Room & board
$18,390
Books & supplies
$1,908
Other expenses
$1,908
Cost of attendance*
$84,230
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$62,024
Additional expenses
Room & board
$18,390
Books & supplies
$1,908
Other expenses
$1,908
Cost of attendance*
$84,230
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Oberlin College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,986, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.
Total enrollment
2,960Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
61%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
9%
Unknown %
13%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Oberlin College to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Oberlin College?
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, oh.
What is the acceptance rate at Oberlin College?
The acceptance rate for Oberlin College is 35%.
What’s the average GPA for Oberlin College?
The average high school GPA for Oberlin College students was 3.7.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Oberlin College?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Oberlin College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $336,920.
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