Oberlin College Reviews

I attended Oberlin College from 1961 - 1965.  It was (and still is) wonderfully liberal and totally inclusive.  The soundbite above was how the college was categorized by others during that time period.  — It was the first co-ed college in the US and had the antiquated parietal rules of that time printed around the crown mouldings in the library.  For example, "No two persons of the opposite sex shall be seen to be walking on the same path, in the same direction, at the same speed."  That has changed, believe me. — High quality academic classes… read full review »

Oberlin is sort of like the Island of Lost Toys - nobody really fit in anywhere else... But it's definitely a challenging and well respected school. You'll great education, but it also requires strong self-motivation to get up and trek across campus in the snow to go to class.… read full review »