Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
2,055
Students
47,741
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
41%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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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
Los Angeles, CA 90041
United States
Contact
Mr. Vince Cuseo
Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of the College
Email: admission@oxy.edu
Phone: 323-259-2700
Fax: 323-341-4875
Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of the College
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 Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Literature |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Foreign Languages Related |
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| French |
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| Japanese |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Science |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,775
Applied
2,831
Accepted
2,055
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,089
Females Applied
1,707
Females Accepted
42%
Male Admissions
2,686
Males Applied
1,124
Males Accepted
42%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.64
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 15th | March 25th | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 660 | 650 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 28 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,090
Fees
596
Full-time student fees
15,496
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,741
Avg. Financial Aid Package
48,188
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
28,730
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,074
Avg. Loan Aid
11,614
Avg. Grant Aid
40,172
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
2,055
Total undergrad students
7%
International Students
51%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.77% |
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| Black or African American | 4.82% |
| White or Caucasian | 50.95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.05% |
| Asian | 13.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.19% |
| Two or more races | 8.37% |
| Other | 1.56% |
Gender
Male (42.14%)
Female (57.86%)
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 | 79% |
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
Most popular organizations:
Dance Production, Hiking Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Black Student Alliance and Asian American Tutorial Project
Dance Production, Hiking Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Black Student Alliance and Asian American Tutorial Project
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
Surveillance cameras; emergency notification system
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 |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | 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 |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | 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
277
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 188
Part-time - 89