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Oberlin is in a medium-sized suburb, in Oberlin, Ohio. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Oberlin earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Oberlin. The most common major fields study at the school include science, mathematics, music, drama and performing arts, fine arts, physical science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Oberlin does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 34% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 650 to 750 for students at Oberlin. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 620 and 710. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Oberlin does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Oberlin are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 2,864 students (2,809 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Oberlin attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the North Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Oberlin College
70 N Professor St
Oberlin, OH 44074
General Phone: (440) 775-8411
Admissions Phone: (440) 775-8411
Financial Aid Phone: (440) 775-8142
http://www.oberlin.edu
Oberlin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 248 | English, political science, history, creative writing, East Asian studies, economics, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Music | 135 | music performance, various music studies, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Science | 58 | biology, physics, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, biopsychology |
| Fine Arts | 39 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 24 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 18 | neuroscience |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Engineering | 10 | archeology, various engineering courses |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | music teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Law | 3 | legal professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Oberlin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 632 | 50 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Oberlin had a total enrollment of 2,864 students (2,809 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 12% |
| Ohio | 11% |
| California | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Oberlin offers campus housing for 2,366 of its 2,809 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oberlin, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,587 | 2,235 | 34% | 741 | 33% |
| Men | 2,768 | 912 | 33% | 313 | 34% |
| Women | 3,819 | 1,323 | 35% | 428 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 650 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (440) 775-8411
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,724 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,724 |
| Room and board | $ 8,180 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,678 |
| Other expenses | $ 595 |
Financial Aid:
Oberlin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 308600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (440) 775-8142
Oberlin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 124 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 83 | $95,034 | 23 | $88,062 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $73,285 | 35 | $71,952 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $58,463 | 40 | $57,041 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $51,211 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 167 | $80,897 | 102 | $68,924 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oberlin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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