Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Oberlin, OH · Town near a city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	2,887
Acceptance rate	34%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1360–1530 · 37% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1340–1510
ACT (middle 50%)	30–33
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	79%
First-year retention	87%
Student–faculty ratio	9:1
Cost of attendance	$87,404
Application fee	$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Visual & performing arts, Social sciences, Biology, Psychology, English.

Oberlin College campus map

Campus map of Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, showing Warner Gymnasium, Mudd Library, Kulas Recital Hall and Warner Concert Hall, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Oberlin College and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Mudd Library, Heisman Club Field House, Philips Physical Education Center, Oberlin Heritage Center, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Hall Auditorium, Warner Gymnasium, Kulas Recital Hall, Warner Concert Hall.

Around campus

Places to eat: Oberlin Kitchen, Bistro Bella Luna, Domino's, McDonald's
Coffee: The Local Coffee & Tea, Slow Train Cafe
Nightlife: Haven Brewing
Shops: Willow Jewelry & Repair, Ratsy's, The Hope Collection, Kendal Resale Shop
Museums and culture: Foldspace, Oberlin Public Library, Heiser Community Center
Groceries: CVS Pharmacy
Parks: Wright Memorial Park, Park Street Park, Prospect Park, Oberlin Arboretum, Pool

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