Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition
The amount of tuition for the 2012-13 school year is $44,512, or $22,256 per semester. Part-time status allows a student to take fewer than 12 hours at a tuition rate of $1,850 per credit hour. Students taking fewer than 12 hours without permission to study part time are charged the full tuition of $22,256 per semester.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, the basic annual tuition charge includes schedules of 12 to 16 hours each semester. Students enrolled for only one semester in an academic year may take no more than 16 semester hours at the basic tuition charge; for each hour above 16, $1,160 per credit hour is charged.
In the Conservatory of Music, the basic tuition charge includes schedules of 12 to 17 hours per semester. For schedules of less than 12 hours, $1,850 per hour is charged. For each hour above 17, $1,160 per hour is charged.
Tuition for Double-Degree students includes schedules of 12 to 17 hours per semester. For schedules of less than 12 hours, $1,850 per hour is charged. For each hour above 17, $1,160 per hour is charged.
Housing
Housing costs in college residence halls vary with the type of room to which the student is assigned. The costs for the 2012-13 year are as follows:
| Room Type | Per Academic Year | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| College Residence | College Residence | |
| Single | $6,650 | $3,325 |
| Multi Occupancy | $6,300 | $3,150 |
| Apartment/Village Private Bedroom | $7,300 | $3,650 |
| Apartment / Village Shared Bedroom | $7,000 | $3,500 |
There is no additional charge for on-campus housing during winter term.
Dining
Dining in a college cafeteria will vary depending on the meal plan chosen. The costs for the 2012-13 year are listed below. For students who elect to remain on campus during the month of January (winter term), dining costs will vary based on actual usage. Winter term dining charges are billed to their account.
| Meal Plan | Per Academic Year | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 19 meal | $6,310 | $3,155 |
| 14 meal | $5,820 | $2,910 |
| 12 meal | $5,530 | $2,765 |
| 10 meal | $5,220 | $2,610 |
| 7 meal (with FLEX) | $4,110 | $2,055 |
| 5 meal (with FLEX) | $3,320 | $1,660 |
Oberlin Student Co-operatvie Association OSCA
Students interested in living and/or dining with OSCA should contact the organization by phone at 440-775-8108 or by email, osca@oberlin.edu, for information. Additional information about OSCA is also available at, Oberlin Student Cooperative Association.
Students that have been assigned to OSCA for living and/or dining will be billed directly by OSCA and payments should be sent directly to OSCA.
Activity fee
The activity fee for 2012-13 is $393.00 per year or $196.50 per semester. This fee helps pay for campus events, student organizations, and other enhancements to student life. There is no option to waive this fee.
The Green EDGE Fund Fee
Oberlin students initiated the Oberlin Ecological Design and General Efficiency Fund, commonly known as the Green EDGE Fund. The goal of this initiative is to increase the college's environmental sustainability, which students hope will stimulate a greater campus discussion and awareness of green solutions to common problems. Every student is assessed an optional $20 per semester fee, and additional money has been provided by the college to make funds available to support this initiative.
The fund is a revolving loan fund. A governing board made up of administrators, professors, and students will review proposals and grant funds to student-designed campus energy conservation projects that have a clear, prompt payback to the fund. Funds are considered paid back to the college when the cost of undertaking a project has been offset by the amount of energy savings the project has generated.
If you do not wish to pay the fee, please visit the Office of Student Accounts (Carnegie Building, Room 122) and complete a Green EDGE Fund Waiver Card within the first two weeks of classes.
Student Health Insurance (SHI)
The Student Health Insurance is charged to all students enrolling at Oberlin for the 2012/13 school year. The policy period is August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. The estimated cost for the insurance is $871.00. The fee is subject to change based on new guidelines set forth by the Federal Government.
All students are required to have health insurance while attending Oberlin. If you are covered by your own health insurance policy you may waive Oberlin's Student Health Insurance. The waiver will be available on the web-site beginning July 1, 2012. The deadline to waive the health insurance is Sept. 15, 2012.
Information on the Student Health Insurance is located on the Student Health webpage under Academic Health Plans or go to https://www.academichealthplans.com/oberlin/index.php. All international students must carry the SHI without exception.
Matriculation deposit
A student pays the matriculation deposit of $300 upon acceptance of the college's offer of admission. The money is returned to the student upon graduation or voluntary withdrawal from the college.