Occidental College

Occidental College, located in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, is a premier liberal arts institution. Known for its diverse community and rigorous academics, the college provides a distinctive educational experience.

1,854

Students

39%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

1,854

Classification

4 Year

Type

Private, Non-Profit

Religious Affiliation

None

Website

oxy.edu

Set against the dynamic backdrop of Los Angeles, Occidental College offers an intimate and inclusive campus environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth. The college boasts a curriculum that integrates various disciplines, fostering critical thinking and a global perspective among its students. With a strong commitment to social justice and community engagement, Occidental empowers students to become active and informed citizens. The college's unique combination of academic excellence and real-world opportunities ensures that graduates are well-prepared to navigate and impact an ever-changing world.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Occidental College?

39% acceptance rate

Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

Unknown

Testing

Test Optional

Average High School GPA

3.67

Application Deadlines

Regular Application Deadline

January 10

Early Decision / Early Action?

Yes

The most important factors Occidental College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Application Essay
•Rigor of Secondary School Record

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Occidental College.

$ 84,800

Overall list price

$ 47,113

Average net price

$ 70,597

Merit Price™

Stingy

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Occidental College?

Urban

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Very Sunny

Average winter temp

58°

Average summer temp

76°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Occidental College.

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

72%

4-year grad rate

85%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Occidental are:

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
International Relations and Affairs

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Demographics

Who attends Occidental College?

49

States represented

29

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,854

Women

59%

Men

41%

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Housing

What's it like living at Occidental College?

$18,284

Room & Board

0.9

Housing units / student

82

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Occidental College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.67.

How much does Occidental College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $84,800 to attend Occidental.

How many people attend Occidental College?

1,854 people attend Occidental. 1,854 are undergraduate students and 0 are graduate students.

Where is Occidental College located?

Occidental College is located in Los Angeles, California. It is in an Urban environment.

Can I get into Occidental College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 76% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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