Do more females go to college than males?

Young women are more likely to be enrolled in college today than young men, and among those ages 25 and older, women are more likely than men to have a four-year college degree. The gap in college completion is even wider among younger adults ages 25 to 34. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection.

What was the first college to admit female students?

Oberlin College
These women, however, were only admitted to the college preparatory program, while the men pursued a traditional college education. The first women formally admitted to the college program enrolled in 1837. The four women who enrolled that year made Oberlin College the first coeducational college in the United States.

When did Oberlin College admit blacks?

1835
First in Academia: Oberlin was the first college in America to adopt a policy to admit black students (1835) and the first to grant bachelor’s degrees to women (1841) in a coeducational program.

What is unique about Oberlin College?

Oberlin is the only place you can find a world-renowned conservatory of music and a top-ranked liberal arts college sharing the same campus. The Conservatory itself officially sponsors over 500 concerts per school year.

Does Oberlin College have a religious affiliation?

Oberlin has a much larger Christian community than most people think before or even once they have arrived here. I’ve also found that so many of the Christians on Oberlin’s campus are incredibly devoted to doing God’s work through change and action.

Which are the Hidden Ivies?

The Hidden Ivies include many small colleges, such as Davidson College, Pomona College, Carleton College, and Oberlin College, as well as some large research universities, like Georgetown University, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Southern California.

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