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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 34%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $41,987
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $60,877
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Oberlin College is a private nonprofit college in Oberlin, OH with 2,887 undergraduates. It admits 34% of applicants, and admitted students average 1447 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $41,987 per year ($12,176 for families earning under $30,000). 81% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,877 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 34%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,039
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,641
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing700–760
200800
SAT Math660–760
200800
ACT Composite31–34
136
What Oberlin College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $90,692
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $69,482
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,176
- $30–48k$20,246
- $48–75k$18,356
- $75–110k$32,410
- $110k+$50,738
Get a personal estimate with Oberlin College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $60,877
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,488
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,887
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 13%
- White61%
- Hispanic9%
- Black4%
- Asian5%
Oberlin College FAQ
What is Oberlin College's acceptance rate?+
Oberlin College admits 34% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Oberlin College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 700–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1447.
What ACT score do you need for Oberlin College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.
Is Oberlin College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Oberlin College?+
In Fall 2023, 11,039 students applied to Oberlin College and 3,641 were admitted; 779 enrolled.
Does Oberlin College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Oberlin College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Oberlin College require an essay?+
Oberlin College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Oberlin College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $90,692 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,987.
What is Oberlin College's graduation rate?+
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 204501 · How we use this data
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