Occidental College

Overview

Occidental College is a Comprehensive institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA  90041
United States

Contact Mr. Vince Cuseo
Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of Admission
Email: admission@oxy.edu
Phone: 323-259-2700
Fax: 323-341-4875

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
East Asian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,939

Applied

2,838

Accepted

1,839

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,315

Females Applied

1,812

Females Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,624

Males Applied

1,026

Males Accepted

39%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 10th	March 25th
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	June 30th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		640	730
SAT Math		630	730
ACT Composite		28	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,980

Private

Fees

596

Full-time student fees

16,600

Room & board

9,450

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

51,273

Avg. Financial Aid Package

52,303

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

29,042

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,674

Avg. Loan Aid

13,274

Avg. Grant Aid

43,248

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,839

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

55%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.04%
Black or African American	3.7%
White or Caucasian	46.17%
Asian	15.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	10.01%
Other	2.28%

Gender

Male (41.16%)

Female (58.84%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Dance Production, Fall Fest/Spring Fest and Apollo Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Surveillance cameras; emergency notification system; blue light phones

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

266

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 194

Part-time - 72

Male - 130

Female - 136