Fast Facts:
Oberlin commits more than $75 million annually to provide grant aid directly to students. This makes Oberlin affordable to many talented students who otherwise might not be able to pursue an education at Oberlin.
Grants typically make up about 75 percent of a student’s financial aid award.
All financial aid packages meet 100 percent of demonstrated need for every student as calculated by the Office of Financial Aid.
Nearly 90 cents of every unrestricted dollar donated to the Annual Fund supports scholarships and financial aid!
One Oberlin is a bold vision that builds on Oberlin’s powerful legacy and ensures Oberlin’s reach and relevancy for its third century and beyond. The plan’s recommendations focus on enhancing student learning outcomes and supporting academic and artistic excellence, while developing a roadmap to financial resiliency.
Financial aid packages meet 100 percent of the demonstrated need for every student as calculated by the Office of Financial Aid. Grants typically make up about 75 percent of a student's award, with the balance composed of work-study and low-interest loans.
Oberlin’s Quick Cost Estimator provides an easy way for families to estimate their need-based financial award. It asks just six questions, and requires information that shouldn't be too hard for you to gather. For a more comprehensive estimate based on the Department of Education's template, see the Net Price Calculator.
The Office of Alumni Engagement is dedicated to sustaining lifelong relationships with alumni by providing opportunities to engage with Oberlin College and the community. The alumni engagement staff develops programs, events, benefits, services, and volunteer opportunities to an ever-growing constituency of Oberlin alumni, which now exceeds more than 40,000 strong.