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Acceptance Rate History
Oberlin College
OH · Current rate: 33%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32.98% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 34.87% | 11,066 | 3,859 |
| 2021 | 34.34% | 10,597 | 3,639 |
| 2020 | 35.36% | 9,309 | 3,292 |
| 2019 | 36.4% | 7,708 | 2,806 |
| 2018 | 36.21% | 7,525 | 2,725 |
| 2017 | 33.72% | 7,762 | 2,617 |
| 2016 | 28.03% | 8,518 | 2,388 |
| 2015 | 28.78% | 7,815 | 2,249 |
| 2014 | 32.72% | 7,227 | 2,365 |
| 2013 | 30.41% | 7,438 | 2,262 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Oberlin College's acceptance rate has increased from 30.4% in 2013 to 33.0% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2017.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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