Is Oberlin College prestigious?
A new college rankings source that measures the work and influence of faculty and alumni places Oberlin among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. In its initial ranking released in January 2021, Academic Influence places Oberlin thirteenth among the top 1,240 liberal arts colleges in the United States.
What is Oberlin known for?
Oberlin is a place of intense energy and creativity, built on a foundation of academic, artistic, and musical excellence. With a top-ranking liberal arts college, a world-class conservatory, and a first-rate art museum all on a single campus, it is the ideal laboratory in which to study and design the world you want.
Is Oberlin a party school?
Compared to UC Santa Barbara, no, there is not a big party culture. We don't have fraternities and sororities, so if you're looking to go to a party filled with hundreds of crazy, intoxicated strangers, you may be disappointed with Oberlin's party offerings.
What was the first college to accept African American?
In 1835, Oberlin became one of the first colleges in the United States to admit African Americans, and in 1837 the first to admit women (other than Franklin College's brief experiment in the 1780s).
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Oberlin College.
| Former names |
Oberlin Collegiate Institute (1833–1864) |
| Type |
Private liberal arts |
| Established |
September 2, 1833 |
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