Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Oberlin College is 34.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.86%. 4,678 men and 6,388 women applied to Oberlin and 1,486 men and 2,373 women students were accepted.
Among them, 357 men and 525 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Oberlin.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 11,066 | 4,678 | 6,388 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,859 | 1,486 | 2,373 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 882 | 357 | 525 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 34.87% | 31.77% | 37.15% | - | - |
| Yield | 22.86% | 24.02% | 22.12% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 329 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 190 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Oberlin.
The median SAT score is 1,450 with 730 SAT EBRW and 720 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25th percentile is 690. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 670 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Oberlin. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Oberlin College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1360 | 1450 | 1530 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 730 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 720 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired, but considered in admission process at Oberlin. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
| 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 application fee is $100 for undergraduate schools and $100 for graduate schools of Oberlin College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Oberlin.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Admission Information | www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences |
| Online Application | https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=187 |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |