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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OHPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Selective • 34% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Oberlin College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Oberlin, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 34%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
34% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading700 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math660 - 760
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
34%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences17% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,395
Earnings 5yr: $156,925
Debt: $26,500
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,120
Earnings 5yr: $93,318
Debt: $25,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,689
Earnings 5yr: $65,609
Debt: $24,314
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,895
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,050
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,151
Earnings 5yr: $46,571
Debt: $24,951
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,906
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,109
Earnings 5yr: $43,093
Debt: $26,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,580
Earnings 5yr: $48,762
Debt: $23,250
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,299
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,343
Earnings 5yr: $32,993
Debt: $26,200
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$38,645
In-State Tuition$67,366
Out-of-State Tuition$67,366
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
10%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,871
+50% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,343
Completion Signals
81%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
9%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$130,188
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