Can I Afford Oberlin?

Oberlin's financial aid policy is simple: Oberlin is committed to providing financial resources to students who would be unable to pursue an Oberlin education without such assistance. 

Last year, Oberlin awarded about $49 million in aid to our students—one-quarter of the College's operating budget.  The following chart shows the breakdown of awards for students who were admitted to Oberlin last year.

Admitted Students Applying for Financial Aid, Fall 2007 Entry

Income labels are in thousands of dollars. Parental Income   $0–$29,999 $30,000–$59,999 $60,000–$89,999 $90,000–$119,999 $120,000–$149,999 $150,000 or Higher Minimum Award $20,000 $2,060 $1,760 $1,785 $1,766 $660 Average Grant $34,627 $28,627 $26,114 $20,143 $14,652 $11,734 Average Award $41,434 $35,118 $32,853 $25,579 $19,000 $15,594 Maximum Award $48,562 $48,386 $49,992 $41,390 $35,396 $37,755

Parental Income   $0–$29,999 $30,000–$59,999 $60,000–$89,999 $90,000–$119,999 $120,000–$149,999 $150,000 or Higher Admitted applicants who applied for aid 118 156 172 183 168 318 Number who demonstrated need 118 153 167 173 144 170 Number whose award met 100% of their need Every student who demonstrated financial need, regardless of parental income, was given an award that met 100% of that need.

Oberlin College Costs 2009-2010 Tuition $39,686 Multi-Occupancy Room $5,550 Board $5,030 Fees $318 Total - Standard Student Charges $50,484

Estimated Expenses Books $830 Personal Expenses $978 Travel varies by state