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Oberlin College Tuition and Fees

Oberlin College, which is located in Oberlin, OH is a private university. It was in 1833 when the Oberlin College was founded. The motto of the Oberlin College is Learning and Labor and its official colors are red and gold. Out of total 2,785 (2019) students enrolled at OC, 2,846 belong to undergraduate courses while 17 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 327 (2017) faculty. Oberlin College is home to an ethnically diverse st

$54,346

Tuition

$74,636

Cost of Attendance

$43,407

Net Price

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Oberlin College Tuition and Fees

Oberlin College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the college is estimated to be around $56,822, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing costs $16,826, books and supplies cost $1,908, while the other expenses add up to $1,738.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$55,052	$55,052
Book & Supplies	$1,958	$1,958
Room & Board cost	$15,668	$15,668
Other Expenses	$1,958	$1,958
Total Cost of Attendance	$74,636	$74,636

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $56,822. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,908 toward books and supplies, $15,826 for room and boarding charges, and $1,738 toward other expenses in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at OC is around $76,294, as per the available information.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$43,407

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$14,092

$30,001 to $48,000

$14,001

$48,001 to $75,000

$20,483

$75,001 to $110,000

$30,213

$110,000+

$43,873

As for the net cost for attending OC, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At OC, the average net price is estimated to be $43,612. Candidates whose annual family income is less than $30,000 will have to pay a net amount of $9,037. For the individuals whose income is somewhere between $30,001 and $48,000, the amount comes to $11,560. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $22,507 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $26,471 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $43,258 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$55,052	$55,052
Room & Board Cost	$15,668	$15,668
Total Tuition & Fees	$70,720	$70,720

At Oberlin College, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $56,822 per year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $15,826 toward their room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $76,294.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$29,790	$29,790
Fees	$250	$250

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at OC, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $28,274 per year. This includes $27,988 for the graduate tuition as well as an amount of $286 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$2,266

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend OC. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $471, while that of undergraduate degrees is $437, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. Also, Oberlin College currently offers a number of online courses to students across 51 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$15,668	$12,834
Other Expense	$1,958	$1,958
Book & Supplies	$1,958	$1,958

As far as the housing and related charges at OC are concerned, these expenses vary depending on whether the candidate chooses to live on-campus or off-campus. Students have to pay $18,394 per year for on-campus housing and $16,734 a year for off-campus lodging facilities. Besides, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $16,826 toward room and boarding charges. On the other hand, off-campus students will be required to pay an amount of $14,826. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,908 for books and supplies. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $1,568 for on-campus candidates and $1,908 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$15,668

Off Campus

$12,834

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,958

Off Campus

$1,958

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,958

Off Campus

$1,958

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Oberlin College is around $383,828 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $43,612 in 2018-2019, $43,407 in 2017-2018, and $39,794 in 2016-2017.

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