Five people in white lab coats working with medical equipment.

Reasons To Explore Oberlin

 

More Oberlin grads have gone on to earn PhDs than alumni from any other liberal arts school.

Learn More About Oberlin

Explore

Whether you come to campus or engage with us virtually, there are many ways to experience the energy and passion of this amazing place—and of our amazing Obies.

Students walk along a brick path under trees.

Apply

Pursue multiple passions and interests within a supportive, collaborative community. Take the first step on your path to Oberlin.

Students work in a science lab.
faculty and student in lab coats and goggles working in the lab

Whether your path leads to medicine or global health, Oberlin’s programs combine scientific rigor with human insight—preparing you to lead and care with purpose.


Global Health

Where classroom learning meets real-world health experience

Build a strong foundation in public and global health through rigorous coursework and immersive internships that prepare you for meaningful careers in the field.”
A student doing an experiment in the lab.

Pre-Med and Health

Bridging the science and art of medicine

Combine focused scientific preparation with the broad perspective of a liberal arts education. Oberlin’s health sciences pathway helps you develop the empathy, adaptability, and lifelong curiosity essential for a career in health.
Kate trying on a lab coat.

Think one person can change the world? So do we.

Areas of Study

Choose from 90+ majors in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Conservatory of Music—or create your own.

A person wearing an Oberlin shirt (close-up on the wordmark)

Small-Town Charm

Oberlin students enjoy the best of both worlds: the coziness of a small town plus access to Cleveland just 35 minutes away.

The intersection of Main Street and College Street.

Affordability

We meet 100% of every family’s demonstrated financial need, and all admitted students receive at least $10,000 per year in renewable merit aid.

A pair of feet in Converse All-Stars pokes out from the confines of a ball chair.