At a glance
Average net price
$38,645
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.9%
Admission rate
34%
Undergrad size
2,887
In-state tuition
$67,366
Out-of-state tuition
$67,366
Cost of attendance
$87,404
Median earnings (10y)
$58,343
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,447
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 91.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (50% of credentials).
- STEM26%
- Humanities & arts50%
- Social sciences24%
- ~984 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences12.2%~352 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.1%~290 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~154 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English5.2%~150 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.2%~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History4.4%~127 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~123 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.7%~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music. | Bachelor's | 276 | $20,910 | $26,200 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 131 | $28,688 | $23,250 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 126 | $28,538 | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 112 | $57,721 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 98 | $21,275 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | $24,314 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 78 | $70,028 | $26,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 74 | $28,902 | $26,050 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 73 | $16,622 | $20,500 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 70 | $19,436 | $24,951 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | $22,625 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $26,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 55 | $30,967 | $26,487 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 53 | $30,627 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $25,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | $28,410 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a mid-sized institution located in Oberlin, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,887 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Social sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Oberlin College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,645 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,366 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,404 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.9%, a strong completion outcome. 91.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,343 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Oberlin College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (50% of credentials), stem (26% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Oberlin College accepts 34% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,447. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Oberlin, Ohio (town), Oberlin College draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin College
Q.How much does Oberlin College cost?
The average net price at Oberlin College is $38,645 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,404.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Oberlin College?
Oberlin College has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Oberlin College?
Oberlin College admits 34% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Oberlin College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oberlin College graduate earns $58,343 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Oberlin College?
Published tuition is $67,366 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Oberlin College located?
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, Ohio (ZIP 44074).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Oberlin College at their official website.