Oberlin College Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Oberlin College.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
Accreditation Information
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 6 Reviews-
Alumni
Geology, Class of 1979Good alimni network. Good reputation that opens doors.
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 2011We have a career center where you can make an appointment with someone for advice on resumes, cover letters, and job applications in general. We are also a part of the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, which offers students a better chance of interviewing with certain companies.
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Alumni
Mathematics , Class of 2002All classes were conducted with a view towards critical thinking. This is a great way to prepare students for any "real world" situation or career.
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Alumni
B.A., Class of 1994I don't know what they do now, it was over 20 years ago.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 6 Reviews-
Alumni
Economics, Class of 2011It's the kids in high school who are a bit different who are usually attracted to this school. The culture is extremely liberal with a healthy dose of idealism.
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Alumni
Mathematics , Class of 2002We put the "liberal" in liberal arts
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Alumni
B.A., Class of 1994"People who were weird in high school fit right in at Oberlin."
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Alumni
spanish, Class of 1984Capable students, far left politically, disconnected to real people, well-meaning
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 6 Reviews-
Alumni
Biology, Neuroscience, Class of 2002mix of dated and new
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 2011The dorms are adequate, but nothing special. However, the school has started updating the dorms and making them nicer. The dining halls and classrooms are perfectly fine, though the art facilities are particularly nice. To me, the star is the library. It has four floors of a variety of study environments.
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Alumni
B.A., Class of 1994A little less than perfectly maintained.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 6 Reviews-
Alumni
Biology, Neuroscience, Class of 2002student-taught courses; drag ball; winter term
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Alumni
Economics, Class of 2011We have these classes called excos, which are taught by students. They can range from conversational Lebanese Arabic, to frisbee golf, to cocktail mixing.
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Alumni
Mathematics , Class of 2002Many groups, including Gilbert and Sullivan club, and other music and theater groups
Questions & Answers
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