Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH
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    Faculty & Research

    124 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Music42 faculty avg h-index 2
    La Tanya Hall, Associate Professor of Jazz Voice h-index 2
    Notable: “Nutrients in Nuts, The Nutritive Value of Fresh and Roasted California Grown Nonpareil Almonds” (1958) · 16 citations
    Alvin Chow, Professor of Piano
    Amy Lee, Associate Professor of Violin
    Andrea McAlister, Professor of Piano Pedagogy
    English15 faculty avg h-index 14.3
    Wendy Beth Hyman, Donald R. Longman Professor of English and Comparative Literature h-index 7
    Notable: “Seizing Flowers in Spenser's Bower and Garden” (2007) · 26 citations
    Jeffrey Pence, Associate Professor of English and Cinema and Media h-index 4
    Notable: “Between Thing and Theory” (2003) · 16 citations
    Charlie Ericson, Visiting Assistant Professor of English
    Danielle Skeehan, Associate Professor of English and Comparative American Studies, Department Chair
    Biology15 faculty avg h-index 15.7 #64 of 68 in Biology
    Michael Moore, Professor of Biology h-index 48
    Notable: “PGA: a software package for rapid, accurate, and flexible batch annotation of plastomes” (2019) · 1,223 citations
    Aaron Goldman, Professor of Biology h-index 19
    Revolve around the early history of life on Earth as understood from the perspective of molecular evolution. The evolutionary tree of life coalesces into a single root representing an ancestral population that lived more than 3.5 billion ye
    Notable: “Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses a cyclic‐di‐GMP‐regulated adhesin to reinforce the biofilm extracellular matrix” (2010) · 550 citations
    Andrew Pike, Assistant Professor of Biology h-index 18
    Notable: “Genome of Rhodnius prolixus , an insect vector of Chagas disease, reveals unique adaptations to hematophagy and parasite infection” (2015) · 363 citations
    John Petersen, Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology h-index 16
    Notable: “Dormitory residents reduce electricity consumption when exposed to real‐time visual feedback and incentives” (2007) · 435 citations
    Government13 faculty avg h-index 14.6 #83 of 100 in Political Science
    Michael Parkin, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences h-index 35
    Es on the relationship between political candidates, the media, and voters in the United States. He is particularly interested in how candidates use ‘‘new media’’ (e.g., the internet, entertainment television) and the effect this has o
    David Forrest, Associate Professor of Politics and Comparative American Studies, Department Chair h-index 35
    Marc Blecher, James Monroe Professor of Politics and of East Asian Studies h-index 18
    Notable: “Communist Neo-Traditionalism: Work and Authority in Chinese Industry” (1987) · 988 citations
    Joshua Freedman, Assistant Professor of Politics h-index 9
    Psychology12 faculty avg h-index 14.4 #87 of 89 in Psychology
    Nancy Darling, Professor of Psychology h-index 38
    Es on how adolescents influence and are influenced by these social relationships and how these different social spheres interact to change the course of individual development. Because many of these processes aren't amenable to experimental
    Notable: “Parenting style as context: An integrative model.” (1993) · 4,263 citations
    Sara Verosky, Associate Professor of Psychology h-index 18
    Notable: “Mentalizing about emotion and its relationship to empathy” (2008) · 238 citations
    Cynthia Frantz, Professor of Psychology and Environmental Studies, Department Chair h-index 16
    Es broadly on humans’ relationship with the natural world, with an emphasis on promoting sustainable behavior. Past research in collaboration with Steve Mayer suggests that both individuals and the environment benefit when people feel
    Notable: “The connectedness to nature scale: A measure of individuals’ feeling in community with nature” (2004) · 2,916 citations
    Travis Wilson, Associate Professor of Psychology h-index 11
    Notable: “Social goals, social behavior, and social status in middle childhood.” (2012) · 140 citations
    Economics11 faculty avg h-index 9.9 #86 of 104 in Economics
    John V. Duca, Robert S. Danforth and Ben W. Lewis Professor of Economics h-index 30
    Notable: “Economic policy uncertainty and the credit channel: Aggregate and bank level U.S. evidence over several decades” (2016) · 576 citations
    Ron Cheung, Professor of Economics h-index 9
    Notable: “Induced earthquakes and housing markets: Evidence from Oklahoma” (2018) · 47 citations
    M. Udara Peiris, Associate Professor of Financial Economics h-index 8
    Notable: “On dividend restrictions and the collapse of the interbank market” (2010) · 33 citations
    Eric Lin, Associate Professor of Business h-index 7
    Es on human capital and talent management. Prior to coming to Oberlin, he was on the faculty in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Eric has taught courses on human resou
    Notable: “The positive and negative effects of social status on ratings of voice behavior: A test of opposing structural and psychological pathways.” (2021) · 29 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Oberlin College. Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH reports an overall acceptance rate of 34.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 38.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1360–1530, a class size of 701, and a yield of 19.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. First coeducational college in the U.S. and first to regularly admit Black students (1835). World-class Conservatory of Music integrated with liberal arts. Strong progressive tradition.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Oberlin College: key admissions facts

    Oberlin College's overall acceptance rate is 34.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Oberlin College's early-round acceptance rate is 38.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). Oberlin College's SAT middle-50% range is 1360–1530 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Oberlin College is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Oberlin College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 19.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Oberlin College for families earning under $75,000 is about $10,012 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Oberlin College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Oberlin College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,234 per year in net price at Oberlin College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $50,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Oberlin College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$5,234
    $30,001–$48,000$8,567
    $48,001–$75,000$16,234
    $75,001–$110,000$30,567
    Over $110,000$50,234
    Tuition (before aid)$68,340
    Room and board$20,096

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Oberlin College?

    Oberlin College's overall acceptance rate is 34.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 38.7%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Oberlin College?

    Admitted students at Oberlin College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1360–1530 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Oberlin College?

    Getting into Oberlin College is difficult: it admits 34.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Oberlin College offer early decision or early action?

    Oberlin College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 38.7%, versus 34.0% overall.

    How much does Oberlin College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Oberlin College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $10,012 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Oberlin College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,234 per year in net price at Oberlin College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $50,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Oberlin College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.