Oberlin College:
The Place to Earn Your Bachelor's Degree
"Not only are my teachers brilliant at what they do, but they’re some of the most compassionate and supportive people I know. They’ve offered me invaluable guidance and pushed me in new creative directions that have ultimately made me a better artist and a better human being.”
- Josh A. '20
We offer one of the world’s most relevant undergraduate educations. At Oberlin, we connect excellence, passion, and impact—the classroom is just the beginning.
Reason 1
Why Oberlin College?
Oberlin runs on collaboration between students and professors. You’ll be known, valued, and mentored by accomplished and accessible faculty.
Reason 2
Magic happens when you combine a renowned liberal arts college and an extraordinary conservatory of music.
Reason 3
Our location inspires innovation. Kindness permeates our Midwest Ohio campus and town. You’ll have room to breathe and the freedom to explore and apply new ideas.
Reason 4
Think one person can change the world? So do we. Our alums give the world more joy and hope, health and justice, and a more equitable, sustainable future.
Reason 5
to admit students regardless of race (1835) and the first to offer coeducation (1837)
to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need
more Oberlin alumni have gone on to earn PhDs than the graduates of any other liberal arts college
And That's Just the Beginning...
Not only does Oberlin offer 80+ majors across the College of Arts and Sciences and Conservatory of Music, but we also have:
student organizations
175+
varsity sports teams
21
of opportunities to travel off campus for study, service, internships, or Winter Term
Hundreds
faculty mentorship, equipment, and research opportunities in the sciences that rival R1 universities
World-Class
merit aid starting with a $10,000 per year scholarship for all new students
Generous
9 concert halls, 150 practice rooms, 240+ Steinway pianos, and 500+ concerts each year
Oberlin College is not just a place where you sit in a classroom.
It’s where you’ll explore the world, experience breathtaking moments, and realize anything is possible. Learn more about what awaits you at Oberlin!
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We offer one of the world’s most relevant undergraduate educations. At Oberlin, we connect excellence, passion, and impact—the classroom is just the beginning.
Reason 1
Why Oberlin College?
Oberlin runs on collaboration between students and professors. You’ll be known, valued, and mentored by accomplished and accessible faculty.
Reason 2
Magic happens when you combine a renowned liberal arts college and an extraordinary conservatory of music.
Reason 3
Our location inspires innovation. Kindness permeates our Midwest Ohio campus and town. You’ll have room to breathe and the freedom to explore and apply new ideas.
Reason 4
Think one person can change the world? So do we. Our alums give the world more joy and hope, health and justice, and a more equitable, sustainable future.
Reason 5
And That's Just the Beginning...
Not only does Oberlin offer 80+ majors across the College of Arts and Sciences and Conservatory of Music, but we also have:
student organizations
175+
of opportunities to travel off campus for study, service, internships, or Winter Term
Hundreds
faculty mentorship, equipment, and research opportunities in the sciences that rival R1 universities
World-Class
merit aid starting with a $10,000 per year scholarship for all new students
Generous
9 concert halls, 150 practice rooms, 240+ Steinway pianos, and 500+ concerts each year
varsity sports team
21
Oberlin College is not just a place where you sit in a classroom.
It’s where you’ll explore the world, experience breathtaking moments, and realize anything is possible. Learn more about what awaits you at Oberlin!
In the last century,
The first college
A commitment
to admit students regardless of race (1835) and the first to offer coeducation (1837)
to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need
more Oberlin alumni have gone on to earn PhDs than the graduates of any other liberal arts college
In the last century,
The first college
A commitment
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