Oberlin College

    Oberlin, OH · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1360–1520
    Median ~1440
    Acceptance rate
    34%
    Enrollment
    2,887
    ACT middle 50%
    31–34

    How Oberlin College compares

    • The ~1440 SAT midpoint ranks #24 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 5 in OH.
    • Its 34% acceptance rate is more selective than 83% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 40 points toward Reading and Writing (680 Math vs 720 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($58,343) are $4,723 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #24 of 197
    SAT rank in OH
    #1 of 5
    More selective than
    83% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$4,723

    What the numbers say about Oberlin College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1360 to 1520. A planning score near or above 1560 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 720 Reading and Writing and 680 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 34% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 81% completion rate and $58,343 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1440 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $67,366
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $67,366
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $58,343
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    81%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1360 and 1520. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1560 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1520 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1440 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1360 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1520

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1360–1510

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1360

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Oberlin College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC1390–153015%
    University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL1310–152042%
    George Washington UniversityWashington, DC1350–150047%
    Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX1340–149063%
    Trinity CollegeHartford, CT1300–147029%
    Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY1330–150049%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Oberlin College?

    Oberlin College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1360–1520, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1560 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Oberlin College's acceptance rate?

    Oberlin College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 34%.

    How much does it cost to attend Oberlin College?

    Published tuition is approximately $67,366 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Oberlin College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Oberlin College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.oberlin.edu