Oberlin College
Founded 1833
President Carmen Twillie Ambar (President)
Fees USD 60,584
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1833 in Oberlin, Ohio. Oberlin holds a remarkable place in American history — it was the first college in the United States to regularly admit women (1837) and among the first to admit Black students (1835). Consistently ranked among the top 30 liberal arts colleges nationally, Oberlin enrolls 3,000 students and is famous for its Conservatory of Music (top-5 in the US) and exceptional sciences.
Distinctive Features
- Oberlin Conservatory — Top-5 music conservatory in the US; 600+ student performers
- Historic Firsts — First US college to regularly admit women (1837) and Black students
- Sciences — Exceptional research sciences; top PhD production rates
- Environmental Studies — Pioneer in campus sustainability
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~27% | Tuition: ~$60,584 | Meets 100% of need