Oberlin College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,694
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	34%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Oberlin, Ohio, Oberlin College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Oberlin College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Oberlin College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Oberlin College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

34.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,240

Cost of attendance at Oberlin College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,240

Cost of attendance at Oberlin College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Oberlin College received on average $34,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	57	8%	$5,131	$292,459
Other Federal Grant	57	8%	$7,036	$401,056
State Grant/Scholarships	8	1%	$3,129	$25,028
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	631	93%	$33,931	$21,410,619
Total Grant & Scholarships	631	93%	$34,607	$21,836,703

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oberlin College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oberlin College students is 82.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.5%.

82.3%

asian 73.7% 14 students
African American 75.0% 30 students
white 82.6% 424 students
unknown 90.0% 9 students
hispanic 84.8% 50 students
International Students 86.8% 59 students
Mixed Race 78.1% 50 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball North Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Oberlin College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oberlin College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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