Oberlin, OH
Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 36% to 33% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,708 | 2,806 | 798 | 36% |
| 2020 | 9,309 | 3,292 | 680 | 35% |
| 2021 | 10,597 | 3,639 | 864 | 34% |
| 2022 | 11,066 | 3,859 | 882 | 35% |
| 2023 | 11,039 | 3,641 | 779 | 33% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,238 of 6,220 women and 1,403 of 4,819 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Oberlin College has an acceptance rate of 33% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,641 of 11,039 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
11,039 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 779 enrolled.
No. Oberlin College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 36% to 33% — it has become more selective.