Oberlin Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Oberlin, Ohio (Midwest) · 2,900 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $67,366/yr sticker
private Tier 3
Median earnings (10yr)
$58K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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By application round
Early Decision45.0%
Early Decision II40.0%
Regular Decision30.0%
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 6.0 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $-65K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Strong pipeline to Cleveland/Pittsburgh nonprofits and social enterprises via alumni network.
- Mid-tier consulting at Deloitte, EY; East Coast offices favor Midwest schools.
- NYC publishing and music industry connections, especially through arts-focused alumni.
- Tech recruiting underperforms relative to peers; fewer FAANG pathways than comparable schools.
- Regional accounting and audit roles at Big Four via Ohio presence.
About Oberlin
Liberal-progressive LAC plus a top-tier conservatory. Double-degree program is uniquely strong.
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