Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles CA 90041
(323) 259-2500
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
1,868 (1,846 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
98% / 2%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
43% / 57%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
98% / 2%
- In-State / Out-of-State
46% / 54%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$38,922
- Room & Board$10,780
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
92%
- Average Financial Aid Package$30,648
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$21,002
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,790
- Students Admitted
2,280
(39%)
- Students Enrolled467
(8%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class65%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
590-690
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
590-680
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
590-690
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
27-31
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Cognitive Science
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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Psychology, General
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Economics, Other
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,790
- Students Admitted
2,280
(39%)
- Students Enrolled467
(8%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class65%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class91%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class99%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
590-690
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
590-680
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
590-690
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
27-31
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$60
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/15
- Regular Application Deadline01/10
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$38,922
- Room & Board$10,780
- Books & Supplies$1,054
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid92%
- Average Financial Aid Package$30,648
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$21,002
- Federal Grants19%$7,139
- Pell Grants19%$3,170
- Other Federal Grants19%$4,006
- State & Local Grants12%$9,246
- Institutional Grants77%$16,284
- Federal Loans37%$2,680
- Non-Federal Loans43%$3,541
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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