Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003086
- Phone: (419) 227-3141
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
36.40%FINANCIAL AID RATE
87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$28,899Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Oberlin College
1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH
Oberlin College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Oberlin, OH, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled yearly at Oberlin College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
- Social Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to Oberlin College. Scores between 28 to 32 on the ACT or 1920 to 2200 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at new.oberlin.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $48,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Oberlin College. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,600 each year. Some students at Oberlin College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Oberlin College Yeomen participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.oberlin.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Oberlin College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Oberlin College has a total student population of about 2,800, where graduate students make up roughly 29% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $56,000-$67,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $2,600 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 87% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 86% | $27,901 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 41% | $5,884 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Oberlin College may offer services like those listed below:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oberlin College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Oberlin College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Archaeology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Oberlin College.
- The College of Wooster in Springfield, OH (36 miles away)
- Heidelberg University in New York, NY (51 miles away)
- Hiram College in Tiffin, OH (54 miles away)
- University of Mount Union in Columbus, OH (64 miles away)
- Kenyon College in Burton, OH (68 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Ohio colleges
- Get a list of all private colleges in Ohio
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003086
- Phone: (419) 227-3141
- School Homepage