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Occidental College campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

Occidental College

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
44.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹62,25,249Out-of-state
Students
1,877Undergraduates
Students per teacher
8.3Student to faculty

About

Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
Occidental's current 120-acre (49 ha) campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 20 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement.
Notable alumni include President Barack Obama, a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award.

Admissions planning estimate

44.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 15.5%–72.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 39.89%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 39.9% (2,622/6,573; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

44 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,489
Offered a place 3,359
Enrolled 437

13% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1380-1520
4001600
ACT composite31-34
136

What a year costs

₹81,51,043 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹62,25,249
  • Housing₹18,08,379
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹81,51,043
After aid (average) ₹35,94,120

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹62,25,249
Out-of-state ₹62,25,249

Average aid awarded: ₹49,94,176 a year.

Outcomes and support

89.9%
Retention
80.9%
Graduation
47%
Get financial aid
56%
From out of state

One teacher for every 8.3 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 45.6%
Hispanic 17.6%
Asian 16.1%
Multiracial 9.8%
African American 4.4%
Unknown 1.1%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysisbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate44.17%
Total Applicants7489
Admitted Applicants3359
Enrolled Applicants437
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1380
SAT Composite 75th %1520
ACT Composite 25th %31
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹62,25,249
Out-of-State Tuition₹62,25,249
Average Housing Cost₹18,08,379
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹35,94,120
Students Receiving Aid47%
Average Aid Awarded₹49,94,176
Out-of-State Students56%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.42%
Asian16.09%
Hispanic17.63%
White45.6%
Multiracial9.8%
Native American0.21%
Pacific Islander0.16%
International4.95%
Unknown Race1.12%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate80.88%
Retention Rate89.85%
Student/Faculty Ratio8.3:1
Total Undergraduates1877

Contact

Street Address1600 Campus Rd
ZIP Code90041
Phone(323) 259-2700
Websitehttps://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/