Oberlin College Admission
Application Fee
$100
Graduate Application Fee
$100
Acceptance Rate
32.98%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.40%
Freshmen Enrollment
882
SAT Scores
1,440
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,066 students have applied and 3,859 students have allowed to admit to Oberlin College (Acceptance rate: 34.87%). Oberlin's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.86 % where 882 students have finally enrolled out of 3,859 admitted students.
Oberlin acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and Middlebury College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 14.29%).
Oberlin enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 41.01%).
How to Apply to Oberlin College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Oberlin.
| Admission | www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=187 |
| Financial Aid | https://www.oberlin.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/applying-aid-prospective-students/myintuition-cost-estimator |
| Disability Service | www.oberlin.edu/disability-resources |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Oberlin and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Oberlin College is 1,440 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Oberlin College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,499). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Oberlin College | 1,440 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,499 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Oberlin College, 329 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,440 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 730 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 670 | 720 | 770 |
| Total | 1,360 | 1,450 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Oberlin College, 190 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 32 |
Oberlin Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Oberlin College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |