First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 5, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: oberlin.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Oberlin College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit…1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit for graduation | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 Full Courses MATH 133, 134 Students receiving…2 Full Courses MATH 133, 134 Students receiving credit in one or more courses do not need to take the Calculus Readiness or Statistics Readiness Exam Counts toward total credit for graduation | |
| Biology | 4 | 1 Full Course BIOL 604 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course BIOL 604 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1 Full Course CHEM 101 Counts toward major | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 1 Full Course PHYS 103 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course PHYS 103 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 1 Full Course ENGL 600 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course ENGL 600 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| United States History | 4 | 1 Full Course HIST 099 Not for major credit | |
| Psychology | 4 | 1 Full Course PSYC 100 Counts toward major |
Show all 28 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit…1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit for graduation | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 Full Courses MATH 133, 134 Students receiving…2 Full Courses MATH 133, 134 Students receiving credit in one or more courses do not need to take the Calculus Readiness or Statistics Readiness Exam Counts toward total credit for graduation | |
| Biology | 4 | 1 Full Course BIOL 604 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course BIOL 604 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1 Full Course CHEM 101 Counts toward major | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 1 Full Course PHYS 103 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course PHYS 103 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 1 Full Course ENGL 600 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course ENGL 600 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| United States History | 4 | 1 Full Course HIST 099 Not for major credit | |
| Psychology | 4 | 1 Full Course PSYC 100 Counts toward major | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 1 Full Course CSCI 150 Counts toward major | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 1 Full Course HIST 097 Not for major credit | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 1 Full Course EVSS 600 Not for major credit Must…1 Full Course EVSS 600 Not for major credit Must take an additional upper-level social science or humanities course from the program’s list of approved courses as a substitute for EVSS 101 Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 1 Full Course PHYS 104 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course PHYS 104 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| European History | 4 | 1 Full Course HIST 098 Not for major credit | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 1 Full Course HISP 300 Counts toward major | |
| United States Government and Politics | 5 | 1 Full Course POLT 099 Only one of these two…1 Full Course POLT 099 Only one of these two areas counts toward major and graduation | |
| Art History | 5 | 1 Full Course ARTH 600 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course ARTH 600 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 1 Full Course / 4 credits* * dependent on…1 Full Course / 4 credits* * dependent on division of student AS, CN or DD MUTH 001 if score received by Registrar's Office prior to or on April 6, 2021 OR MUTH 600 if score received by Registrar's Office after or on April 7, 2021 Not for major credit nor for placement within the MUTH sequence. Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 1 Full Course AAST 600 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course AAST 600 Not for major credit Will count toward total credit for graduation | |
| Calculus BC with Calculus AB Sub Score 4, 5 | 3 | 1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit…1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit for graduation | |
| Calculus BC, no Calculus AB Sub Score required | 3 | 1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit…1 Full Course MATH 133 Counts toward total credit for graduation | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | 1 Full Course POLT 099 Only one of these two…1 Full Course POLT 099 Only one of these two areas counts toward major and graduation | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | 1 Full Course CSCI 601 Counts toward major | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 1 Full Course FREN 300 Counts toward major | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 1 Full Course GERM 300 Counts toward major | |
| Latin | 4 | 1 Full Course LATN 600 Not for major credit Will…1 Full Course LATN 600 Not for major credit Will need Chair approval - a syllabus & samples of work required. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | 1 Full Course PHYS 111 Counts toward major | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1 Full Course PHYS 110 Counts toward major | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 1 Full Course HISP 300 Counts toward major |
Source: oberlin.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 108 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 38 |
| Psychology | 34 |
| History | 29 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 28 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 28 |
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 25 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Environmental Studies | 25 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 22 |
| Creative Writing | 21 |
| Neuroscience | 20 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music, Other | 17 |
| Mathematics | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 12 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 |
| East Asian Studies | 10 |
| Comparative Literature | 10 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 10 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 6 |
| Engineering, Other | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 |
| Music Technology | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Dance | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 |
| Archeology | 1 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cleveland, OH
2,171,877 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Nearest hub airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.7 of 20
Elevation
810 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
47.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$940 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Baldwin Wallace University20 mi
- Ashland University30 mi
- Cleveland State University32 mi
- Case Western Reserve University35 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Music35 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Art35 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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