Oberlin College has a vibrant and interactive campus community. The college's history of civic engagement, social justice, and educational excellence continues today, as students come to Oberlin eager to share their varied talents and experiences with one another and the community at large.

The college offers all students many unique opportunities to engage in activities that support their academic, cultural, social, spiritual, creative, entrepreneurial, civic, and athletic interests and talents. Oberlin has 22 varsity teams, assorted club sports and intramural teams,  more than 200 student organizations, and a cultural community that enjoys more than 500 concerts and recitals, as well as about 40 theater and dance productions each year presented by faculty, students, and professionals. Students also have opportunities to hone their advocacy skills through involvement in student government or serving on faculty and administrative committees.

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music share residences and dining facilities as part of a single academic community. A variety of traditional, co-op, and program-based dining and housing options are open to students to help foster community throughout campus.

Oberlin offers many resources and programs to help students achieve academic success and personal development. In addition to academic advising, the college offers such services as counseling and wellness, learning assistance, and focused services for first generation, international, underrepresented, low-income, and students with special-needs.

While Presbyterian ministers founded the college, today's campus represents a multifaith and ecumenical community, offering programs and spaces to accommodate an array of faith orientations, including non-theists.

Oberlin College and the town of Oberlin are relatively safe environments and the college's Office of Safety and Security provides a number of services to help ensure a safe and secure campus. Officers patrol buildings, residence halls, and grounds by foot, vehicle, and bicycle; provide walking safety escorts; work with the campus shuttle service; and offer crime prevention programs in the residence halls throughout the year. An emergency phone system provides highly visible "blue light" and residential entrance phones provide direct contact with the Office of Safety and Security.