Arts & Sciences Admissions
It’s nice to meet you! We’re so glad you’re here.
Visit & Explore
(and the answer to “so where are you, anyway?”)
Oberlin College is an integral part of Oberlin, Ohio, a quintessential college town located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland. Our fair city was recently named one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine for its historical architecture, quaint shopping and galleries, and many cultural and entertainment offerings.
Affordability
Applying to Oberlin
We make it as easy as possible:
- Apply through the Common App or the Coalition/Scoir Application
- No application fee
- No supplemental essay
- ACT/SAT scores are totally optional

We’re Here to Help
The (Real) Student Experience
Want the inside scoop? Explore a variety of unfiltered perspectives about living and learning at Oberlin.

Your Admissions Team
We love connecting with prospective students, and we’re here to help! Reach out anytime with questions or to just to say hi.

Obies Working in Admissions
We employ more than 50 students here in Admissions and, like the counselors, they love connecting with prospective students!

Please introduce yourself!
Tell us a bit about yourself, and we’ll keep you informed about Oberlin and our admissions process. We’ll send you general information about Oberlin, as well as updates about deadlines, campus visit programs, and opportunities to meet with us when we travel to your area.
