College at a Glance
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a rich and balanced curriculum in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. True to our original motto—Learning & Labor—an Oberlin education is the perfect confluence of the theoretical and the hands-on.
Facts at a Glance
Class of 2027
Get to know the newest Obies. Our first-year enrolling students come to us from 43 states and 46 countries.
Faculty
One-on-one mentoring with professors will give you an advantage when applying for grants, fellowships, internships, and graduate school. Alumni speak fondly of how their professors changed—and continue to change—their lives.
I love how impassioned Oberlin students are about everything. They arrive with high language proficiency. Those who don’t have the language skills learn very quickly,
Sergio Gutiérrez Negrón, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies
Notable Oberlin Alumni
Rhiannon Giddens ’00
Singer-Songwriter
James McBride ’79
Author, Jazz Musician
Laurie Collyer ’89
Independent Filmmaker
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Areas of Study
Study economics, biology, film—or all of the above. Choose from roughly 50 majors or create your own.
Oberlin Facts and Outcomes
Learn more about Oberlin’s students, both while they are here and beyond.
Tuition & Fees
We’re committed to making Oberlin affordable for as many admitted students as possible, regardless of need.
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Cultural Life
We host an extraordinary lineup of speakers and performers each academic year. We produce hundreds of our own recitals, theater, dance, and art exhibits and more, in addition to being home to one of the top college museums in the country.
Clubs
We probably have a student club for any interest you can imagine. We have groups and clubs spanning social justice, music, faith, identity, politics, sports, and art. And if it doesn’t already exist, you can create it.
Athletics
We offer 21 NCAA Division III teams and dozens of student-run club sports. Whether you like basketball, tumbling, or quidditch (we’re officially chartered), our varsity, club, and recreational sports are a valuable part of the Oberlin experience.
Begin your Oberlin Experience
Learn more about our campus and academic programs. See if Oberlin is right for you.
