Oberlin College

If you want to apply to Oberlin College, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is January 15 and the application fee is $0. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Students who submit their applications for Fall should hear back from Oberlin College by April 1.

Considering Applying Early to Oberlin College?

Oberlin College offers early decision but not early action Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing. Early Decision 2 applications are due 1/2.

The early decision acceptance rate at Oberlin College is 65%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 35%. In 2021, Oberlin College admitted 232 of the 358 students who applied early decison.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Oberlin College Hard To Get Into?

Oberlin College is avery difficult school to get into. Oberlin College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Oberlin College accepted 35% of all applicants., around 3,292 of the 9,309 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Oberlin College, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is very difficult. In 2021, Oberlin College waitlisted 1,541 students. Of those, 1369 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Oberlin College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Oberlin College

Oberlin College Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Oberlin College must submit the following items. Double check with Oberlin College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Oberlin College?

Students admitted to Oberlin College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 28% submitted a class rank. At Oberlin College 51% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 82% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Oberlin College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Transferring to Oberlin College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Oberlin College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Oberlin College during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Oberlin College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Oberlin College?

Students who are admitted to Oberlin College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Oberlin College accept transfer credits?

Oberlin College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Oberlin College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Oberlin College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Oberlin College?

Oberlin College. is not test optional. Test scores are will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

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