Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
34%
Average SAT
1,447
ACT midpoint
32
Enrollment
2,887
In-state tuition
$67,366
Out-of-state tuition
$67,366
Avg net price
$38,645
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1360 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 32

Popular programs at Oberlin College

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Music.140
2Biology, General.78
3Psychology, General.68
4Economics.54
5Natural Resources Conservation and Research.49
6Computer and Information Sciences, General.44
7Political Science and Government.36
8Area Studies.35
9Fine and Studio Arts.35
10English Language and Literature, General.34
11Mathematics.32
12History.29
13Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.28
14Neurobiology and Neurosciences.25
15Sociology.24
16Film/Video and Photographic Arts.21
17Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.19
18Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.18
19Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.17
20Legal Professions and Studies, Other.15

Showing top 20 of 36 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oberlin College?

Oberlin College has an acceptance rate of 34% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Oberlin College?

Admitted students at Oberlin College typically score between 1360 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Oberlin College cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Oberlin College is approximately $38,645 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Oberlin College?

4-year graduation rate data for Oberlin College is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.