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 $40 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 2004 Entry

Parental Income   $0–19,999 $20,000–39,999 $40,000–59,999 $60,000–79,999 $80,000–99,999 $100,000 and Higher Minimum Award $3,400 $9,002 $5,626 $1,384 $2,088 $118 Average Grant $29,365 $28,540 $25,696 $21,638 $16,955 $10,185 Average Award $35,830 $34,466 $31,763 $27,183 $21,839 $14,342 Maximum Award $41,793 $43,837 $39,576 $40,070 $41,597 $41,935

Parental Income   $0–19,999 $20,000–39,999 $40,000–59,999 $60,000–79,999 $80,000–99,999 $100,000 and Higher Admitted applicants who applied for aid 51 130 143 175 194 576 Number who demonstrated need 51 130 142 173 188 422 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 2008-2009 Tuition $38,012 Multi-Occupancy Room $5,150 Board $4,720 Fees $268 Total - Standard Student Charges $48,150

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