A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Oxy are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at Occidental College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oxy has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
798
|
| Women |
1,144
|
Oxy serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120254 IPEDS survey data for Occidental College.