Oberlin College and Conservatory: Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Oberlin College and Conservatory

• Mission of the Company: Oberlin College and Conservatory educates students for lives of intellectual, musical, and artistic rigor; sustained inquiry; creativity and innovation; and leadership. The institution aims to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential to confront complex issues and create change in the world.

• Founded: Oberlin was founded in 1833.

• Founders: The institution was established by a Presbyterian minister, the Rev. John J. Shipherd, and a missionary, Philo P. Stewart.

• Key People:

• President: Carmen Twillie Ambar was appointed as the 15th president in 2017. She is the first African American and the second woman to lead the institution.

• Headquarters: Oberlin, Ohio, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• What is the Company Known For: Oberlin is known for its academic, artistic, and musical excellence as well as its commitment to social engagement and diversity. It uniquely combines a professional school of music with an undergraduate college of arts and sciences.

Products

• Product Offerings: Oberlin College offers a broad array of academic programs in the arts and sciences, along with degree programs at its renowned Conservatory of Music.

• Degrees offered include majors, minors, and integrative concentrations in areas such as Africana Studies, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Data Science, Environmental Studies, and more.

• Offers degree programs including majors, minors, performance diplomas, and artist diplomas in disciplines such as Baroque Violin, Composition, Jazz Performance, and Conducting.

• Key Features:

• Offers innovative and flexible music programs designed to prepare students as professional musicians and educators.

• Encourages a global perspective through study abroad opportunities and a commitment to a diverse student body.

• Provides substantial resources to support student-led artistic and academic pursuits.

Recent Developments

• Recent News:

• In December 2024, Oberlin's Sustainable Infrastructure Program reached a major milestone with the implementation of a geothermal heating and cooling system, aiming for 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2025.

• As of October 2024, the Oberlin Conservatory welcomed its first class in the major of Recording Arts and Production, offering hands-on opportunities in audio production technologies.

• In October 2024, Oberlin College and Conservatory added seven new majors that build on established successes to bolster resources and position graduates for meaningful careers.

• New Products Launched:

• Introduction of seven new majors in areas such as Business, Data Science, Communication Studies, Music Theater, among others.

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• No information is available.

• New Partnerships:

• No information is available.