Oberlin College
Oberlin is a four-year, selective liberal arts college offering a rigorous academic experience combined with an internationally acclaimed Conservatory of Music. Founded in 1833, we were the first college in America to adopt a policy to admit students of color (1835) and the first to grant bachelor's degrees to women in a coed program (1841).
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.59- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1965–2215 SAT Total
- 650–740 SAT Reading
- 630–720 SAT Math
- 640–740 SAT Writing
- 28–32 ACT Composite
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $40,004
- $40,004
- $11,180
- $1,808
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Suburban
- 55% Women
Famous Alumni
Stephanie Rawlings Blake - Mayor of Baltimore Maryland
Alex Blumberg - Radio Show Producer
James Burrows - TV Producer and Director
Tracy Chevalier - Author
Johnnetta B. Cole - University President
Kim France - Editor of Lucky Magazine
Jerry Greenfield - Co-creator of Ben and Jerry\'s Ice Cream
H. H. Kung - Premier of the Republic of China
Roger Wolcott Sperry - Nobel Laureate in Medicine
Thornton Wilder - Novelist
Areas of Study
Education
Teaching
Engineering
Computer Science, Other Engineering
Health & Medicine
Pre-Med
Humanities
Art History, Writing
Performing Arts
Dance
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Archeology, Psychology, Sociology
Visual Arts & Design
Art
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
Why are so many students choosing Oberlin? The campus culture is one of cooperation rather than competition. Faculty members focus on teaching undergraduates, and over two-thirds of our classes have fewer than 20 students.
Oberlin offers more than 50 academic majors and was one of the first liberal arts colleges to offer a Neuroscience major. In addition, we were among the first to install a 64-node supercomputer on campus, build the first completely solar-powered academic building, and establish one of the top creative writing programs in the nation. As far as we know, we're also the only college that lets students borrow Picassos and Rembrandts from its art museum.
Students at Oberlin love to express themselves, giving more than 500 concerts and recitals annually, along with dozens of theater and dance productions. We offer 22 varsity teams, assorted club sports and intramural teams, and nearly 150 student organizations.
At Oberlin, you can hone your leadership and organizational skills through involvement in student government or service on faculty and administrative committees. Or you can simply enjoy being a part of a community of dedicated learners and doers who know how to study hard, play well, and dream big.
Mailing Address
70 N Professor StOberlin, OH 44074
