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Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
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Overview
Occidental College is a 4-year institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90041
United States
Contact
Ms. Maricela Martinez
Vice President of Enrollment
Email: admission@oxy.edu
Phone: 323-259-2700
Fax: 323-341-4875
Vice President of Enrollment
Email: admission@oxy.edu
Phone: 323-259-2700
Fax: 323-341-4875
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Area Studies, Other |
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East Asian Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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English Language And Literature/letters, Other |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Comparative Literature |
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Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Science, General |
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Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,495
Applied
2,484
Accepted
1,964
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,866
Females Applied
1,579
Females Accepted
41%
Male Admissions
2,629
Males Applied
905
Males Accepted
34%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.63
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 10th | March 25th | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | April 1st | May 31st |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 670 | 740 | ||
SAT Math | 670 | 750 | ||
ACT Composite | 30 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
59,970
Private
Fees
596
Full-time student fees
17,330
Room & board
9,864
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
48,774
Avg. Financial Aid Package
48,038
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,079
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,697
Avg. Loan Aid
13,406
Avg. Grant Aid
42,098
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,964
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
58%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.68% |
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Black or African American | 4.58% |
White or Caucasian | 47.81% |
Asian | 13.39% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
Two or more races | 11.05% |
Other | 1.07% |
Gender
Male (42.06%)
Female (57.94%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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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 | 78% |
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
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
Surveillance cameras; emergency notification system; blue light phones
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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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 |
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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
256
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 194
Part-time - 62
Male - 132
Female - 124
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