SAT Requirements
Oberlin College requires all applicants to submit their SAT scores as part of the admissions process. The SAT is a critical component of the college's holistic review, which also considers essays, recommendation letters, and extracurricular activities.
Score Requirements
Official Minimum: 1240
Competitive Score: 1380
Average Score: 1380
Test Policy
Oberlin College is test-optional for all applicants, meaning students may choose to submit SAT scores or not. However, submitting scores can provide an advantage, especially for competitive applicants.
- Test-optional policy
- SAT scores optional but recommended for competitive applicants
- Holistic admissions review
- Consideration of essays, recommendation letters, and extracurriculars