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Oberlin College

PrivateOberlin, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1833Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Oberlin, USA
Accreditation Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Five Colleges of Ohio
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (80+ majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Oberlin College is a private institution in Oberlin, OH, USA, founded in 1833. Oberlin is distinctive as the oldest coeducational liberal arts college in the US, noted for its pioneering commitment to racial and gender inclusion, seamless integration of ar

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s
  • Majors Available: 80+
  • Curriculum: Oberlin has a handful of divisional requirements but no core curriculum, providing flexibility in course selection. Students complete a winter term project three out of four years.
  • Distinctive Programs: Double Degree Program (BA/BM in 5 years), Conservatory of Music integration, Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (experiential learning), Experimental College (ExCo), Art Rental from Allen Memorial Art Museum
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 9:1

Campus and Location

Located in Oberlin, USA. Campus spans 440 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Double Degree Program (BA/BM in 5 years)
  • Members of Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Five Colleges of Ohio

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 34%, highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Semester, year, summer, or winter term options; financial aid retained; funding

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (80+ majors) UG USD 68,340 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (80+ majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (not required, considered if submitted)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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