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Tuition

$45,625

$45,625

not including room and board

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Selective

42%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,583
Declined + 3,430
Total Received 6,013
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Private (nonprofit)

2,103

undergraduate students

9

graduate students

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undergraduateRatios

43%

57%

male

female

1  :  9

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
23%
600-699
54%
500-599
22%
400-499
1%
700-800
22%
600-699
54%
500-599
22%
400-499
2%
700-800
24%
600-699
56%
500-599
18%
400-499
2%
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30-36
42%
24-29
55%
18-23
3%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Diplomacy/World Affairs
  2. English
  3. Economics
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School Facts

Occidental College, founded in 1887, is a selective, liberal arts college. Its campus is located in Los Angeles, California.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,112
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4581
ACT 0350

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Los Angeles, CA

120-acre suburban campus in northeast Los Angeles (population: 3,792,621). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to Pasadena, nearby shopping centers, beaches, and other local destinations. Public transportation serves campus.

Occidental College
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
80%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
4 fraternities 10% of male students
 
4 sororities 16% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
62%
Top 1/4
93%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
23%
600-699
54%
500-599
22%
400-499
1%
700-800
22%
600-699
54%
500-599
22%
400-499
2%
700-800
24%
600-699
56%
500-599
18%
400-499
2%
composite english math
30-36
42%
24-29
55%
18-23
3%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 10
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Extracurricular activities
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Selective

42%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,583
Declined + 3,430
Total Received 6,013

Admissions Contact

Vince Cuseo
Dean of Admission
P: 800 825-5262
F: 323 341-4875
admission@oxy.edu

Cost

Tuition $43,490
Additional fees 1,081
Books & supplies 1,054
Total $45,625
Average Financial Aid - 37,123
Total with Avg. Aid $8,502

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$37,123

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,938,974
State $2,982,052
Institutional $28,155,706
Other external $1,392,961
Total $35,469,693

Non-need-based

Federal
State $7,616
Institutional $4,386,003
Other external $920,003
Total $5,313,622

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
February 1

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
February 1

State aid form
February 1

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
February 1

Business/Farm Supplement
February 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

State aid form

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Business/Farm Supplement

Financial Aid Office

P: 323 259-2548
F: 323 259-4961
finaid@oxy.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Maureen McRae Levy
Director of Financial Aid
mmclevy@oxy.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)
Mascot
Tigers
School colors
orange and black

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Club Sports - Men's

Karate, Lacrosse, Rugby, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

Jujitsu, Karate, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Yoga Club

Athletic Directors

Jaime Hoffman (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Studies
Art History/Visual Arts
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Critical Theory/Social Justice
Diplomacy/World Affairs
Economics
English/Comparative Literary Studies
Film/New Media
French Literary Studies
Geology
Geophysics
Group Languages
History
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychobiology
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish Literary Studies
Teaching
Theatre
Urban/Environmental Policy
Women/Gender Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Diplomacy/World Affairs
  2. English
  3. Economics

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,112

total students

39%

61%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

100%

2,103
students

Female
57%
1,191

Male
43%
912

Graduate

0%

9
students

Female
78%
7

Male
22%
2

undergraduateFull-time

99%

2,102
students

Female
57%
1,191

Male
43%
911

undergraduatePart-time

1%

1
students

Female
0%
0

Male
100%
1

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

18%

Transfer applicants accepted

39%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 15

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Internships
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented Canada
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Pati Pineiro-Goodenberger
Associate Dean of Admission
323 259-2700
pati@oxy.edu

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