Oberlin CDS VERIFIED

Oberlin, Ohio (Midwest) · 2,900 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $67,366/yr sticker

private Tier 3

Liberal-progressive LAC plus a top-tier conservatory. Double-degree program is uniquely strong.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

Acceptance rate

34.2%

most recent reported cycle

By application round

Early Decision45.0%

Early Decision II40.0%

Regular Decision30.0%

GPA range

3.75–3.95

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

SAT mid-50%

1370–1500

middle 50% admitted SAT score

ACT mid-50%

31–34

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Median earnings (10-yr)

$58K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 6.0 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

Career outcomes · 10 sources

$38K

Entry

$58K

10-year

$47K

Mid-career

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).

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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.

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