Occidental College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1563 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #427 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #381 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #526 of 1,042 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Undergraduates
- 1,881
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.oxy.edu
Occidental College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Occidental College has an acceptance rate of 44% and is among the top 13% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 41% | 47% |
| Applicants | 6,461 | 2,628 | 3,821 |
| Admissions | 2,854 | 1,066 | 1,783 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 509 | 210 | 299 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
101 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1380
or below
75% of them
had 1520
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Occidental College are 1380-1520 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Occidental College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 856 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 331 (18%) |
| Asian | 302 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 184 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 97 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 83 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Occidental College is $48,400 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,705 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,655 |
| $48-75K | $21,468 |
| $75-110K | $28,033 |
| $110K+ | $54,959 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,678 | $65,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,678 | $65,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,678 | $65,678 |
| Fee in-district | $596 | $596 |
| Fee in-state | $596 | $596 |
| Fee out-of-state | $596 | $596 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,650 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,280 |
| Room charge | $10,958 |
| Meal charge | $9,322 |
Occidental College majors
Occidental College has granted 401 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Occidental College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 31 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 24 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 19 |
| Music, General | 16 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 15 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 |
| Sociology, General | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 |
| Comparative Literature | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 401 |
Occidental College has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 74% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Occidental College has published 4,070 scientific papers with 101,487 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 39 | 350 |
| 1994 | 46 | 487 |
| 1995 | 42 | 539 |
| 1996 | 72 | 554 |
| 1997 | 57 | 584 |
| 1998 | 71 | 615 |
| 1999 | 45 | 673 |
| 2000 | 45 | 893 |
| 2001 | 54 | 864 |
| 2002 | 50 | 1074 |
| 2003 | 60 | 1331 |
| 2004 | 59 | 1405 |
| 2005 | 76 | 1577 |
| 2006 | 62 | 1725 |
| 2007 | 89 | 1722 |
| 2008 | 84 | 1970 |
| 2009 | 117 | 2030 |
| 2010 | 105 | 2305 |
| 2011 | 127 | 2527 |
| 2012 | 105 | 2755 |
| 2013 | 114 | 2844 |
| 2014 | 113 | 3172 |
| 2015 | 133 | 3497 |
| 2016 | 123 | 4294 |
| 2017 | 120 | 4614 |
| 2018 | 170 | 5065 |
| 2019 | 133 | 6165 |
| 2020 | 154 | 6928 |
| 2021 | 154 | 7315 |
| 2022 | 235 | 7037 |
| 2023 | 145 | 7216 |
| 2024 | 130 | 7155 |
| 2025 | 92 | 6412 |
Occidental College alumni
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Barack Obama
- Occupations
- academiccommunity organizermemoiristpolitical writerpodcaster
- Biography
-
Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American president. Obama previously served as a U.S. senator representing Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
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Ben Affleck
- Occupations
- film directormanufacturertelevision actorvoice actorexecutive producer
- Biography
-
Benjamin Géza Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984–1988). He later appeared in the independent comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and several Kevin Smith comedies, including Chasing Amy (1997).
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Emily Osment
- Occupations
- television actoractorcomposervoice actorsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Emily Jordan Osment is an American actress, songwriter, and singer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Osment began her career as a child actress, appearing in numerous television shows and films, before co-starring as Gerti Giggles in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003). She gained recognition for her breakout role as Lilly Truscott on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011) and its film Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009).
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Terry Gilliam
- Occupations
- directorfilm actorfilm producerfilm directoractor
- Biography
-
Terrence Vance Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, comedian, collage animator, and actor. He gained stardom as a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe alongside John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Graham Chapman. Together they collaborated on the sketch series Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974) and the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975, also co-directed), Life of Brian (1979), and The Meaning of Life (1983). They received the BAFTA Award in 1988 for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. In 2009, Gilliam received the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement.
General info
| Alternative names | Oxy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Occidens Proximus Orienti The West is nearest the East |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-June). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 735 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 Campus Rd Los Angeles, California, 90041-3392 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,899,000 |
| Phone | 3232592500 |