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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Oberlin, OH. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
390
Housing Capacity
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Life in Oberlin for Oberlin College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Oberlin.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$900
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
3,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Lorain County Transit
Nearest Airports
Lorain County Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
45.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Mary Church Terrell Main Library (Mudd Center)
Typical academic year hours: Mon–Thu 8am–2am, Fri 8am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–2am. (Check for changes due to recent air quality testing after a power outage.)
Science Library (Science Center)
Mon–Thu 8am–1am, Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–1am.
Conservatory Library
Mon–Thu 8am–midnight, Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–midnight.
Jesse Philips Physical Education Center (Main Gym)
Mon–Fri 6am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–8pm.
Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex
Varies by team schedule and event; generally open daylight hours.
Hales Gymnasium
Varies due to ongoing construction and parking expansion.
Wilder Hall (Student Union)
Mon–Fri 8am–midnight, Sat–Sun 10am–midnight.
Afrikan Heritage House (Lord-Saunders)
Residential facility; access limited to residents and guests.
Parking and Transit
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Campus News
Latest updates from Oberlin College
Beware of Email Scams
Multiple Oberlin community members have received fraudulent emails appearing to be from professors. Verify suspicious emails and report them to Campus Safety.
Campus Reminder: Staying Safe
Oberlin College reminds all students, faculty, and staff to stay vigilant and use available safety resources.
Oberlin Welcomes Tenure-Track Faculty Members for the 2025–2026 Academic Year
Oberlin College announced the appointment of new tenure-track faculty members.
Oct 16, 2025
Read MoreSafety Resources Available
Utilize the ObieAlert app and Campus Safety phone line. Report suspicious activity and use safety escorts.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Oberlin College
All first-year students are required to live on campus unless granted an exemption.
4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Dascomb Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double, suite
East Dormitory
Capacity: 120
Room types: single, double
Barrows Hall
Capacity: 90
Room types: single, double
West Hall
Capacity: 80
Room types: suite, apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@oberlin.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester
Start: January 13, 2026
End: May 17, 2026
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