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Oberlin, OH · Private · 2,887 students

What are Oberlin College’s admission requirements?

Oberlin College admits 34.2% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

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34.2%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 1 recommendation letter
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 2, 2027
  • Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
34.2%
SAT middle 50%
1360–1520median 1399
ACT middle 50%
31–34median 32
Testing
Optional37% sent an SAT

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What are your chances at Oberlin College?

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What does Oberlin College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Essay
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Oberlin College considers each part, not how heavily.

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