Overview
Student Population
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Online | oxy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Occidental College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,501 prospective students applied, and 2,752 were granted admission. Of those admitted 562 enrolled in the school. 1,907 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 23 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $55,980 plus fees of $596. Oxy is ranked 68 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Oxy is rated within the top 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Occidental College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#68 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#62 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in California
#9 in Best Private Colleges in California
#109 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1480 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $596 |
| Room and Board | $16,034 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,600 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 32% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Foreign Languages | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120254 IPEDS survey data for Occidental College.
Current students may use the Occidental College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.