Oberlin's "traditional housing" dorms are listed below, each with a grade that categorizes the severity of noise pollution. An 'A' grade indicates the finest in Oberlin dorms noise-wise: living in one of these dorms wouldn't have a drastic effect on mental health or productivity. A 'B' grade indicates distinct a dorm that may not always be extremely noisy, but has the potential to be interruptive. A 'C' grade dorm should be avoided if noise is a concern for you: these dorms have poor soundproofing and a culture that enables noise.

DISCLAIMER: the "grades" here are NOT definitive but based on a study involving personal experience and a limited number of testimonies. Personal experience may differ per person.