Oberlin College, OH
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
33%
Tuition
$52,002
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
Yes
US News Ranking
#26 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Ambassador Edwin O. Reischauer Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up To Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
The Ambassador Edwin O. Reischauer Scholarship fosters Japanese-American understanding and cooperation. Successful candidates will be offered up to a full-tuition scholarship for four years at Oberlin College. Reischauer Scholars will be educated in the liberal arts and committed to international understanding. Any Japanese national who has been accepted for admission to the Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences is eligible for this award.
Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
The Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane Scholarship continues the outreach that enabled Mr. Mondlane to attend Oberlin College. Successful candidates will be offered up to a full-tuition scholarship for four years. Any citizen from a sub-Saharan African country who is applying to Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences is eligible to apply.
Internatational Students Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
3/4 of cost of attendance
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
Oberlin is privileged to be one of the few American colleges and universities able to offer substantial financial assistance to international students. As an institution committed to ethnic, experiential, and economic diversity, Oberlin provides grants, scholarships, loans, and on-campus employment to enable international students to meet all demonstrated financial need. More than 80 percent of our international students receive institutional financial aid, with the average aid package covering about three-quarters of the cost of attendance.
John F. Oberlin Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
John F. Oberlin Scholarship [College of Arts and Sciences]
A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Office of Admissions makes the awards based on academic achievement and notifies students selected to receive merit awards around the time they are notified of admission.
Scholarship Program For Graduates Of Oberlin High School
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
Scholarship Program for Graduates of Oberlin High School
Oberlin College offers full-tuition scholarships to qualified graduates of Oberlin High School. Applicants must have resided in the Oberlin School District for at least four years prior to high school graduation, must have attended Oberlin High School for four years, and must continue residence in the area while enrolled at Oberlin College. The Oberlin School District includes the city of Oberlin and parts of New Russia, Pittsfield, Carlisle, and Amherst townships. Applicants also must meet the admission requirements of Oberlin College and complete an on-campus interview with the Office of Admissions.
Stamps Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
Oberlin College was pleased to begin partnering with the Stamps Foundation in 2013 to offer merit scholarships for outstanding students. Along with the merit scholarship that assists with the cost of tuition and fees, the Stamps Scholarship provides each recipient with $5,000 of enrichment funds that students can use over the course of their four years at Oberlin. There is no separate application for the Stamps Scholarship. All admitted students will be considered.
Yakubu Saaka Memorial Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
The Yakubu Saaka Memorial Fund was established with gifts received in memory of Yakubu Saaka, longtime Oberlin College Professor of African American Studies. Successful candidates will be offered awards of $10,000 for four years. Any citizen from Africa who is applying to Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences is eligible.
Oberlin College National Merit Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$1000-$2000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
Oberlin College sponsors a number of National Merit Scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program competition are eligible for consideration for Oberlin-sponsored National Merit Scholarships if they
declare Oberlin as their first-choice college;
have filed an application for admission to Oberlin College; and
have not been selected as winners of other National Merit or Corporate National Merit Scholarships and
are registered as a full time student each semester of school.
Conservatory Dean's Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-720
SAT Critical Reading 640-730
SAT Writing 640-730
Description
Conservatory Dean's Scholarships: These awards are made by the Conservatory Office of Admissions and are based on audition ratings and ensemble needs. The College Scholarship Service PROFILE is recommended for students wishing to be considered for this scholarship. Students selected to receive a Conservatory Dean's Scholarship will be notified by the Conservatory Office of Admissions at the time of admission.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
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