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Oberlin College & Conservatory

Oberlin, OH

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Recorder

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Fortepiano

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

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Double Bass

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Flute

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Oboe

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Clarinet

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Horn

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Trumpet

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Tuba

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Jazz Drums

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Jazz Guitar

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BM Musicology

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BM Recording Arts and Production

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BM Technology in Music and Related Arts (TIMARA)

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BA Theater

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12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

•Undergraduate-focused Conservatory study with private instruction, ensembles, music theory, aural skills, and musicology

•Access to more than 500 concerts each year and extensive performance facilities

Degree Flexibility

•Eligible students may pursue Oberlin's five-year Double Degree combining the BM with a College of Arts and Sciences BA

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

34%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

2.9K

Enrollment

$58K

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Tuition & Fees

$71,412

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$38,645

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Program Highlights

Training

•Undergraduate-focused Conservatory study with private instruction, ensembles, music theory, aural skills, and musicology

•Access to more than 500 concerts each year and extensive performance facilities

Degree Flexibility

•Eligible students may pursue Oberlin's five-year Double Degree combining the BM with a College of Arts and Sciences BA

Program Highlights

Training

•Undergraduate-focused Conservatory study with private instruction, ensembles, music theory, aural skills, and musicology

•Access to more than 500 concerts each year and extensive performance facilities

Degree Flexibility

•Eligible students may pursue Oberlin's five-year Double Degree combining the BM with a College of Arts and Sciences BA

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Conservatory Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026

Early Decision II (Arts & Sciences)Jan 5, 2027

Regular Decision (Arts & Sciences)Jan 15, 2027

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Source 1

Program AppApplication

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The university application must be submitted before the prescreen

Fee

Conservatory Application Fee

$100

Deadline

Conservatory Regular Decision ApplicationDec 1, 2026

Sources

Source 1

Prescreen Requirements

Portfolio / Creative Sample

Letters of Recommendation

•Two area-of-study teacher recommendations

Transcript

•Official secondary-school transcript

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to Oberlin Conservatory through the Common Application

•Submit the Audition/Interview Request Form and area-of-study teacher recommendation requests through the Applicant Portal

•All areas require screening materials before a final audition or interview

Transfer Applicants

•Transfer applicants complete the same area-specific screening and audition process; Oberlin evaluates prior conservatory credit individually

What's The Process

Interview Process

•All applicants submit screening materials before the final interview

•Area-specific requirements are verified for the Fall 2027 entry cycle

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

•Nearly all admitted Conservatory and double-degree students receive merit scholarships

•Oberlin meets 100% of demonstrated financial need

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

34%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

2.9K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$71,412

Before aid

Average Net Price

$38,645

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Undergraduate-focused Conservatory study with private instruction, ensembles, music theory, aural skills, and musicology

•Access to more than 500 concerts each year and extensive performance facilities

Degree Flexibility

•Eligible students may pursue Oberlin's five-year Double Degree combining the BM with a College of Arts and Sciences BA

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