# Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/oberlin-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 34% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 11,039 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,641 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 700–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 660–760 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $90,692 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $41,987 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,176 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,246 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,356 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $32,410 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $50,738 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,887 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 81% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $60,877 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,488 (FY2024) |

## What Oberlin College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 204501. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology