Oberlin College Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
7%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oberlin College has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.2%(1,836)
Hispanic
9.1%(245)
African American
5.1%(136)
Asian
5.7%(154)
Two or More Races
10.6%(285)
Unknown
1.3%(36)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment2,992
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Oberlin College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Oberlin College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.9%(1,220)
Women
59.1%(1,766)

Gender Statistics

Men1,220

41% of total enrollment

Women1,766

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oberlin College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oberlin College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 6% in-state residents, 86% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
6.5%(57)
Out-of-State
86.2%(760)
International
7.4%(65)

Regional Representation

In-State57

6% of student body

Out-of-State760

86% of student body

International65

7% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age