Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Town (fringe)

AskSchool #160 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
34.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$38,645
Sticker price $87,404
Graduation rate
81%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$58,343
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
34.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
11,039
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,641
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
779
Yield (admitted who enroll)
21%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
36%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
29%
SAT reading, middle 50%
700–760
SAT math, middle 50%
660–760
ACT composite, middle 50%
31–34
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
35% / 19%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,774
Family income $30–48k$15,799
Family income $48–75k$22,123
Family income $75–110k$29,207
Family income $110k+$48,731
Full sticker price (per year)
$87,404
Tuition & fees – in-state
$67,366
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$67,366
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
31%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
81%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$23,185
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$58,343

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,887
Graduate students
13
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
9.6%
Full-time faculty
79%

Undergraduate diversity

White61%
International9.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Two or more9.1%
Asian5.1%
Black4.3%
Unknown1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Visual & Performing Arts27%
Social Sciences13%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences11%
Psychology8.2%
Computer & Information Sciences5.9%
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies5.9%
English4.5%
History4.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Carmen Twillie Ambar
Main phone
(440) 775-8411
Address
70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH 44074

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.