Oberlin College Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
8%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oberlin College has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.3%(1,907)
Hispanic
6.9%(256)
African American
3.9%(146)
Asian
4.5%(167)
Two or More Races
8.0%(296)
Unknown
25.4%(946)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment4,026
International Students8%

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 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.1%(1,732)
Women
56.9%(2,287)

Gender Statistics

Men1,732

43% of total enrollment

Women2,287

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oberlin College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(14)
18-19
42.6%(1,261)
20-21
43.8%(1,297)
22-24
12.9%(382)
25+
0.3%(9)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
20.0%(2)
25+
80.0%(8)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

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 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 7% in-state residents, 84% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
7.3%(57)
Out-of-State
84.3%(656)
International
8.4%(65)

Regional Representation

In-State57

7% of student body

Out-of-State656

84% of student body

International65

8% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age