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 the College
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 Studies
Asian Studies (East)
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese
Foreign Languages Related
French
Japanese
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,775

Applied

2,831

Accepted

2,055

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,089

Females Applied

1,707

Females Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,686

Males Applied

1,124

Males Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

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	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	660	650	720
SAT Math	660	630	720
ACT Composite	30	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,980

Fees

596

Full-time student fees

16,034

Room & board

9,124

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes

Financial Aid

48,977

Avg. Financial Aid Package

48,092

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

36,801

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,856

Avg. Loan Aid

11,988

Avg. Grant Aid

40,877

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

2,055

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

51%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.77%
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	81%

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

Most popular organizations:
Dance Production, Outdoor Club, Hawai'i Club, Ski & Snowboard Club and Pulse

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	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer	No	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

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