Oberlin Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Oberlin College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Oberlin College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Oberlin College (Oberlin)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Oberlin's acceptance rate is 34.18% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 10,536 students applied and 3,601 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Oberlin.

To apply to Oberlin, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Oberlin's acceptance rate is the 3rd lowest among 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1450 and the ACT score is 32 at Oberlin. Oberlin's SAT score is 2nd highest among 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Oberlin's yield rate is 19.47%, which is significantly lower by 21.56 percentage points (approximately 52.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Oberlin at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. Moreover, you can check only Ohio colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. This comparison helps contextualize Oberlin's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Oberlin's acceptance rate is 34.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.47%. 4,723 men and 5,787 women applied to Oberlin and 1,353 men and 2,236 women students were accepted.

26 applicants who has another gender applied and 12 were accepted.

Among them, 279 men and 417 women were enrolled in Oberlin. You can explore the Oberlin's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Oberlin
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,536	4,723	5,787	26	0
Admitted	3,601	1,353	2,236	12	0
Enrolled	701	279	417	5	0
Acceptance Rate	34.18%	28.65%	38.64%	46.15%	-
Yield	19.47%	20.62%	18.65%	41.67%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Oberlin College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 221 students (32% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 119 students (17% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Oberlin.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,450, including 740 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 710 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 700. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 660.

The median ACT composite score is 32, with a 75th percentile score of 34 and a 25th percentile score of 31 at Oberlin. The median ACT Math score is 30 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is Oberlin's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Oberlin College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Oberlin
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,360	1,450	1,520
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	700	740	760
SAT Math	660	710	760
ACT Composite	31	32	34
ACT Math	27	30	33
ACT English	33	35	36

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Oberlin College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Oberlin. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Oberlin College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Oberlin Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Oberlin:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid
Online Application: https://connect.oberlin.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Oberlin?

Oberlin is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 34.18%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Oberlin?

Oberlin recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Oberlin is 1,450, and the average ACT score is 32. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Oberlin require essays or personal statements?

Oberlin recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Oberlin admission?

Yes, Oberlin requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Oberlin does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Oberlin requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Oberlin requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Oberlin?

The institutional SAT code for Oberlin is 1587 and 4-digit ACT code is 3304.