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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
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
Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of Admission
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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| 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
6,939
Applied
2,838
Accepted
1,839
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,315
Females Applied
1,812
Females Accepted
42%
Male Admissions
2,624
Males Applied
1,026
Males Accepted
39%
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 |
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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 | June 30th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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
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
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% |
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| 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 | |
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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 | 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
265
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 194
Part-time - 72
Male - 130
Female - 136
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