Occidental College
Los Angeles, California
36.69%
Admission Rate
Moderately Selective
1,970 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
"Occidental College" by Jeffrey Beall is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
Occidental's current 120-acre (49 ha) campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for numerous film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 21 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement.
Notable alumni include a President of the United States, a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Emmy Award.
"Occidental College." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occidental_College.
Occidental's current 120-acre (49 ha) campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for numerous film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 21 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement.
Notable alumni include a President of the United States, a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Emmy Award.
"Occidental College." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occidental_College.
Location
City
Los Angeles, California
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 33.5% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 12.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 8.9% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 8.0% |
| Psychology | 6.3% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5.1% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 4.2% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 3.8% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.9% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 2.7% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 2.7% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.7% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 2.7% |
| History | 2.1% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.9% |
Cost
Tuition
$56,576.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
44.82%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$29,638.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1386
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 750 | 700 | 650 |
| Verbal | 730 | 690 | 650 |
ACT Scores
30
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| English | 35 | 33 | 30 |
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