by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Oberlin College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Oberlin College stood at $67,366 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees came to $956; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 |
| Fees | $956 |
| Total | $67,366 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Oberlin College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Oberlin College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Oberlin College is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Oberlin College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Oberlin College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,384 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,106 |
| One Year Ago | $63,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,410 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Oberlin has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 4.3%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $70,231 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.80%, which puts the figure next year near $69,925.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,925 |
| In 2 Years | $72,581 |
| In 3 Years | $75,338 |
| In 4 Years | $78,199 |
| In 5 Years | $81,169 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $296,043.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Oberlin College, visit the Oberlin College Financial Aid page.
