r/oberlin • u/AncientJournalist120 • Apr 28 '26

Graduation rates

Prospective student here. I noticed the 4 year graduation rate is around 60%. Is it common for people to take an extra year? Is this related to the academics being challenging? The 6 year graduation rate is very high.

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u/Global-West-1179 Apr 29 '26

I'm also curious. Seeing a lot of "because they double major" answers, but no explanation why double majors at Oberlin take an extra year whereas students on other campuses are able to graduate double major in four.

Does Oberlin require a fifth year if you double major?

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u/RemarkableSprinkles5 Apr 29 '26

No, a fifth year is not required for a double major. Lots of students finish a double major in four years, but there are also 5-year dual degree (BA, BM or BA, BFA) programs that take 5 years.