Oberlin College Campus Profile

Oberlin College

101 N. Professor St.

Oberlin, OH 44074 

www.oberlin.edu

 CAMPUS AT A GLANCE & KEY FACTS

Oberlin is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college and conservatory of music. Founded in 1833, it was the first college to grant bachelor's degrees to women in a coeducational environment and, historically, was a leader in the education of African Americans. The Oberlin community is known for its exemplary academic and musical pedagogy and its commitment to social justice, sustainability, and creative entrepreneurship. 

Fast Facts

• Located in Oberlin, OH (35 miles southwest of Cleveland)

• 2,900 students enrolled (12% from abroad)

• Oldest continuously operating conservatory in the United States

• 75% of students study away
• Together, Oberlin students perform 115,000 hours of service annually 

BONNER PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Type of Program: Bonner Scholars Program

Year Began: 1992

Bonner Program Website: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/bonner-center/programs/bonner-scholars-program/

Application Deadline for 2022: The review of applications for regular decision students will begin on May 5. Applications will be considered after this date if spaces are still available.

Where is the Bonner Program located: Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research

Number of Bonner Students: 60

Highlighted Bonner Specific Programs:

• Introduction to Bonner Life – First Year Bonner Scholars enroll in a one-credit course that meets weekly during the fall semester. The course serves as an orientation to Oberlin College, the Lorain County community, and the Bonner Scholars Program. It is designed to give students an opportunity to explore issues relevant to new students in a college environment while learning more about the Bonner common commitments. After completing the course, students have a better understanding of the Bonner Scholars program, Oberlin College, and issues important to the Lorain County community. They also become more familiar with a variety of service opportunities and clarify their service and learning objectives.   
  

CAMPUS-WIDE ENGAGEMENT AT A GLANCE

• The Bonner Center for Service and Learning has an online platform (serve.oberlin.edu) connecting students with community partners. The site helps students identify service, community-based learning, and paid opportunities and needs by interest area and agency. Over 50 community partners are registered on the site. 
• 50 Community-Based Learning classes are offered each semester.