Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Oberlin College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Oberlin College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$64,646
Out-of-state tuition
$64,646
Average net price
$39,184
Last updated June 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Oberlin College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$84,230
4-year attendance
$336,920
4-year tuition
$258,584
4-year net price
$156,736
Oberlin College Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,257 | $64,973 | $1,605/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,640 | $70,590 | $1,137/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,475 | $60,755 | $1,956/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,946 | $47,284 | $3,079/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $48,245 | $35,985 | $4,020/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Oberlin College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,028 | ~45 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $57,721 | ~54 months |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $30,967 | ~101 months |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $30,627 | ~102 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $30,187 | ~103 months |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $28,902 | ~108 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,688 | ~109 months |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,538 | ~109 months |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $28,410 | ~110 months |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $23,519 | ~133 months |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $21,275 | ~147 months |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $20,910 | ~149 months |
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Oberlin College ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Oberlin College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
8.84%
Federal loan rate
32.92%
Median completer debt
$26,000
Median monthly payment
$276