by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,647 undergraduates in 2020, Oberlin is a small, private college located in Oberlin, Ohio. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Oberlin offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 30.0% of the student population at Oberlin. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Oberlin Disability Services.
Oberlin offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Oberlin has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,647 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,611 (98.6%). Part-time attendance was 36 (1.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,611 | 36 | 2,647 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oberlin receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Oberlin #102 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Oberlin by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oberlin Diversity Guide.
Oberlin has a total of 433 student athletes, 232 men and 201 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,006,267 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,791,855 |
| Net | $214,412 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oberlin College Athletics