School Profile: Oberlin College

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

2,887 undergraduates

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Private

4 Year

Town

Small

Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • Tuition: $67,366
  • Books and Supplies: $1,908
  • Campus Housing: $19,510
  • Other Expenses: $1,908

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$38,645

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $18,774
$30,001-$48,000 $15,799
$48,001-$75,000 $22,123
$75,001-$110,000 $29,207
$110,001+ $48,731

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
83% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
91% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$45,500

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Music
$17,141
Biology, General
$22,684
Psychology, General
$18,193
Economics
$61,713
Political Science and Government
$30,187

Area Studies
$20,905
English Language and Literature, General
$19,734
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
$15,501
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$34,593
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$23,519
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$12,441

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 700 760

SAT Math

800 660 760

ACT

36 31 34

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

34%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

28%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$23,250 - $26,487

$246 - $281 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

99% / 1%

Full-time / Part-time
4,288 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

61% White
10% Non-resident alien
9% Hispanic
9% Two or more races
5% Asian
4% Black
2% Unknown
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