College Guide/Oberlin College

Oberlin is a very selective private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio.

Admission

• 34% Acceptance rate
• Early Decision (November 15)
• Regular application (January 15)
• Middle 50% of SAT scores
  • Critical Reading: 650 - 750
  • Math: 620 - 710
  • Writing: N/A
• ACT Composite Middle 50%: 27 - 31

Admission Factors

Very Important:

• Secondary school record
• Class rank
• Standardized test scores

Important:

• Recommendations
• Essays
• Personality
• Extracurricular activities
• Talent and Athletics

Cost and Financial Aid

• Tuition: $36,500
• Room and board: $9,280

Location

Downtown Oberlin, Ohio

Oberlin, Ohio, a small town near Cleveland, Ohio.

Sports

NCAA Division III

Campus Life

Warner Concert Hall at the Oberlin Conservatory.

• Large performing arts scene.
• No fraternities or sororities.

Traditions

• Safer Sex Night
• Drag Ball
• Coop Pizza Nights

Contact

173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-8411
www.oberlin.edu

See also

• College Navigator page on Oberlin
• StudentAdvisor.com page on Oberlin