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  • OBERLIN, OH
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Oberlin College

#4 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Ohio
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      C minus
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C minus
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      C minus
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B
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    38 E COLLEGE STREET
    OBERLIN, OH 44074
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    About Oberlin...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    North Coast Athletic Conference

    From Oberlin College

    There are many colleges. There is only one Oberlin.

    Located in Oberlin, Ohio, about 40 minutes from Cleveland. Oberlin offers our 2900 students one of the world’s great undergraduate educations. Our students pursue multiple passions and interests within a supportive, collaborative community. We focus on undergraduate teaching, hands-on research projects, culturally immersive study away experiences, and world-class music opportunities.

    An Oberlin education is extraordinary, and each person experiences it differently.

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    Oberlin College Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    35%
    SAT Range
    1270-1360
    ACT Range
    28-33
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $42,745 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $34,379 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    87%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Music Performance
      65 Graduates
    • Biology
      50 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      49 Graduates
    • Psychology
      45 Graduates
    • Economics
      34 Graduates
    • History
      34 Graduates
    • Information Science
      33 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      33 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      32 Graduates
    • English
      26 Graduates
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    Getting Down to Business

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    Interested in business and finance? The Ashby Business Scholars program offers invaluable insights into what it’s like to work in these fields. Combine coursework with hands-on experience around financial concepts with professional development and a Winter Term trip to meet and learn from Oberlin alumni and friends who are leaders in the fields of business, consulting, and finance.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,905 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    37
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    10%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    86%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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