Oberlin College, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Oberlin College Rankings
Affordability18
Selectivity81
Retention76
Graduation81
Earnings16
Diversity58
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Oberlin College
94%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies6%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics4%
History4%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences16%
Visual and Performing Arts29%
Admissions
Getting into Oberlin College
36%
Admission Rate
690
Median SAT Math
695
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)630–750
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)650–740
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Oberlin College
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$36K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Oberlin College
36%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
82%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 10% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 52% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 82% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 93% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Oberlin College
89%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 75% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 86% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 87% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 83% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 90% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 90% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Oberlin College
90%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Oberlin College
2,785
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
27
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 4% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|
Location Map
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