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Private town college in Oberlin
Oberlin College is a private town institution in Oberlin, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1440.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,343 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,184.
Established
1833
Motto
Learning and Labor
Mascot
Yeobie the Squirrel
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
foil
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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33%Acceptance
1440SAT Avg
2,950Students
9:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$58,343Earnings 10yr
$39,184Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate33.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1440
Reading & WritingMid: 715
700760
MathMid: 684
670750
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 32
3033
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$64,646
Room & Board$18,942
Books & Supplies$1,908
Total Cost of Attendance$84,230
Average Net Price$39,184
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,257
$30–48K$13,640
$48–75K$23,475
$75–110K$36,946
$110K+$48,245
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$39,184
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (41)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,950
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
9%
Pell Grant Recipients
9%
Race & Ethnicity
White 62%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 9%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate79.5%
Freshman Retention88.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,871
8 Years$46,579
10 Years$58,343
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,700
Men
$51,400
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Flaming Blades
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from OH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
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