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Deadline
January 15, 2023
37 Days Left
Admissions Department
173 West Lorain Street Oberlin, OH 44074
(800) 622-OBIE
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin
OH
44074
Phone
(800) 622-OBIE
Fax
(440) 775-8886
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2023
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 2
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Audition for the Conservatory of Music, detailed portfolio for homeschooled students recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
34% of 10,597 applicants were admitted
Women
37% of 6,151 applicants were admitted
Men
31% of 4,446 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,942 (81%) of 3,639 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,718 (75%) of 2,281 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,224 (90%) of 1,358 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,491
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,368
Students Admitted From Wait List
100
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
11%
3.75 - 3.99
38%
3.50 - 3.74
24%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
2.1%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 658-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
57.7%
Score of 600 - 700
34.9%
Score of 500 - 600
6.1%
Score of 400 - 500
1.3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 680-750 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
64.1%
Score of 600 - 700
32.6%
Score of 500 - 600
3%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 54%
Top quarter: 81%
Top half: 98%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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