Oberlin College

What you'll study

Students select from 15 BS areas of study and follow a curriculum with a stronger emphasis on science and mathematics than Oberlin’s BA path. Majors listed for the BS include Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Financial Economics, Geosciences, Global Health, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics and Psychology. Oberlin allows BS students to meet extra STEM requirements by taking additional courses from any BS major (for example, adding data science or physics courses while studying chemistry). The College runs 100+ laboratory classes per year and supports research with facilities such as a 64-node supercomputer, 3D confocal microscope, NMR spectrometers, cell culture labs, an observatory and planetarium, and a scanning electron microscope.

Entry requirements

The course page does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective students are invited to request information, visit campus, and apply through Oberlin’s admissions process.

Career prospects

Oberlin frames the BS as preparation for STEM careers, business roles, and graduate or professional study. Reported student trajectories include nationally competitive scholarships and placements in graduate programs and industry positions—examples highlighted on the programme page include a Goldwater Scholar, a student moving into investment banking, and a graduate who matriculated to Harvard Medical School. Undergraduate research opportunities and faculty mentorship are positioned as central to building credentials for these outcomes.

Scholarships & funding angle

Oberlin points students toward institutional supports such as Career Exploration and Development, Fellowships and Awards, and Undergraduate Research resources. The College also promotes its Fellowships and Awards office and other advising services to help students pursue external scholarships, summer research funding, and competitive prizes.