This spirit of idealism, this sense of conviction, unites the many different individuals in the Oberlin community. Students, faculty members, and alumni believe they can change the world. And they do. Oberlin College is an independent, coeducational liberal arts college. It comprises two divisions, the College of Arts and Sciences, with roughly 2,200 students enrolled, and the Conservatory of Music, with about 600 students.
Many students take courses in both divisions.
Selected master's degrees are offered in the Conservatory. Oberlin is located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College is highly selective and dedicated to recruiting students from diverse backgrounds. Oberlin was the first coeducational college in the United States, as well as a historic leader in educating black students. Among primarily undergraduate institutions, Oberlin ranks first for the number of graduates who go on to earn Ph.D. degrees, according to data from the National Research Council.