Overview

Occidental College is a 4-year institution located in Los Angeles, CA.

Location & Contact

Address 1600 Campus Road
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

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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	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
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	×	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
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

7,490

Applied

3,359

Accepted

1,822

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,389

Females Applied

2,062

Females Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,101

Males Applied

1,297

Males Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.64

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 10th	March 25th	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 10th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	June 1st	April 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	730	700	760
SAT Math	715	670	760
ACT Composite	32	31	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

70,492

Private

Fees

611

Full-time student fees

21,022

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

62,169

Avg. Financial Aid Package

60,297

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

36,111

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,101

Avg. Loan Aid

16,649

Avg. Grant Aid

55,380

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

74%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,822

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

55%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.58%
Black or African American	3.86%
White or Caucasian	45.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	15.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	11.74%
Other	0.55%

Gender

Male (40.45%)

Female (59.55%)

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	82%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Marching band

Choral groups

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	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	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	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
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No	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	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

265

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 205

Part-time - 60

Male - 133

Female - 132