Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| 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 |
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 7,281 prospective students applied, and 2,716 were granted admission. Of those admitted 566 enrolled in the school. 1,907 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 23 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $54,090 plus fees of $596. Oxy is ranked 77 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1270/1450 |
| 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 | $1,220 |
| Other Fees | $596 |
| Room and Board | $15,496 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,730 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,132 |
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.