Oberlin Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
Research Ambassadors are advanced research students who support fellow students in their research processes. Sign up for an appointment now!
When should you meet with a Research Ambassador?
- Getting started with research
- Searching for summer research opportunities
- Advice and feedback on research applications and projects
- And more!
THE Digital Portfolio Office is Open!
We're located on the garden level floor of the Mudd (012) for appointments before 3 p.m. and at Peters Hall 324 (Language Lab) for appointments between 3 and 8 p.m.
Looking for something quick? Check out our Oberlin Digication Resource Site for instructions.
You can also reach out via email: digication@oberlin.edu
The Executive Functioning Tutors hold one on one sessions in Mudd 406.
Follow the EF Tutoring Instagram page at efpoberlin for updates.
THE WRITING AND SPEAKING CENTERS ARE OPEN!
The Writing and Speaking Centers are open for the Spring '24 semester!
The Writing Center is open during the following times:
- Sunday-Friday 2-5 pm
- Sunday-Thursday 7-11 pm
We're located on the first floor of the Terrell main Library. Feel free to drop in during our hours or make an appointment in advance!
The Speaking Center is open on Sundays through Thursdays. You can make an appointment in advance or drop-in during the hours. Make sure to check the schedule on WCOnline beforehand. All Speaking Center appointments will be held in Mudd 112A.
FAQs
Tough as nails- for most liberal arts majors (in their strength majors) you're going to get a very demanding graduate level education. Lower graduation rate than the Ivies (87.8% versus over 90% for first year freshman graduation rate over 6 years).
What is the acceptance rate for Oberlin Ed? ›
The early decision acceptance rate at Oberlin College is 47%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 35%.
What is Oberlin academic reputation? ›
The Oberlin College ranking in Wall Street Journal is currently #63 overall, and #2 for Small Colleges in the Midwest. For the Top Colleges 2022, the Oberlin College ranking in Forbes was #51 in Liberal Arts Universities.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Oberlin? ›
The student-faculty ratio at Oberlin College and Conservatory is 9:1, and the school has 79% of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
Is Oberlin College a hidden Ivy? ›
The Hidden Ivies include many small colleges, such as Davidson College, Pomona College, Carleton College, and Oberlin College, as well as some large research universities, like Georgetown University, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Southern California.
Who was so unusual about Oberlin College? ›
First in Academia: Oberlin was the first college in America to adopt a policy to admit black students (1835) and the first to grant bachelor's degrees to women (1841) in a coeducational program.
Is Oberlin an elite College? ›
Oberlin College, in Oberlin, Ohio, boasts a nearly $800 million endowment and is ranked 26th by US News & World Report. And if you are lucky enough to be admitted to the highly selective school, tuition, room, and board can be yours for just a hair under $70,000 per year.
Why did Oberlin's ranking drop? ›
She was right when she said the main reason that Oberlin fell 12 spots in the rankings was a widespread shift in the rankings' methodology. The new system places a greater emphasis on how much money graduates make after college, which instantly harms Oberlin's ranking due to our world-class Conservatory.
How hard is it to get into Oberlin? ›
The acceptance rate at Oberlin is 34.9%.
For every 100 applicants, 35 are admitted. This means the school is very selective. If you meet Oberlin's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.
What is the racial makeup of Oberlin College? ›
The enrolled student population at Oberlin College is 61.4% White, 9.56% Two or More Races, 8.19% Hispanic or Latino, 5.18% Asian, and 4.55% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.
The Oberlin community is known for its academic and musical excellence and its commitment to social engagement and diversity. Oberlin uniquely combines an outstanding professional school of music with a leading undergraduate college of arts and sciences.
Is Oberlin highly selective? ›
Oberlin is a highly selective liberal arts college.
Is Oberlin in financial trouble? ›
Oberlin experienced an unconsolidated unrestricted surplus of $8.9 million from college operations before consolidation in fiscal year 2023, as compared to $24.0 million operating surplus last fiscal year. The College's subsidiary, College Properties of Northern Ohio, Inc., had an accounting loss of $1.1 million.
Is Oberlin a prestigious school? ›
Oberlin College and Conservatory is ranked #51 out of 211 National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
What is the average GPA at Oberlin? ›
The average GPA at Oberlin is 3.7. This makes Oberlin Strongly Competitive for GPAs.
What is the most rigorous high school? ›
Here are the top 10 in the Challenge Index:
- IDEA McAllen (charter), McAllen, Texas.
- Signature School(charter), Evansville, Indiana.
- Carnegie Vanguard High School, Houston ISD, Texas.
- Young Women's Preparatory Academy (magnet), Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida.
- IDEA Pharr (charter), Pharr, Texas.
