Occidental College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1543 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #442 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #398 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #508 of 1,063 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 1,839
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 39% | 42% |
| Applicants | 6,939 | 2,624 | 4,315 |
| Admissions | 2,838 | 1,026 | 1,812 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 402 | 163 | 239 |
1,839 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
282 or 70%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1270
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Occidental College are 1270-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
165 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Occidental College are 28-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 864 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 295 (16%) |
| Asian | 282 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 184 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 116 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 68 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,452 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,475 |
| $48-75K | $18,209 |
| $75-110K | $29,981 |
| $110K+ | $49,854 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,980 | $55,980 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,980 | $55,980 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,980 | $55,980 |
| Fee in-district | $596 | $596 |
| Fee in-state | $596 | $596 |
| Fee out-of-state | $596 | $596 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,639 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,480 |
| Room charge | $9,450 |
| Meal charge | $8,030 |
Occidental College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 69 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 37 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 23 |
| Psychology, General | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Sociology, General | 13 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Comparative Literature | 11 |
| Music, General | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 441 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 80% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22 | 373 |
| 1992 | 29 | 448 |
| 1993 | 27 | 407 |
| 1994 | 29 | 573 |
| 1995 | 27 | 573 |
| 1996 | 44 | 641 |
| 1997 | 49 | 612 |
| 1998 | 49 | 707 |
| 1999 | 32 | 789 |
| 2000 | 37 | 900 |
| 2001 | 47 | 1091 |
| 2002 | 34 | 1281 |
| 2003 | 39 | 1385 |
| 2004 | 35 | 1641 |
| 2005 | 55 | 1840 |
| 2006 | 51 | 1918 |
| 2007 | 67 | 2281 |
| 2008 | 66 | 2507 |
| 2009 | 100 | 2684 |
| 2010 | 99 | 2908 |
| 2011 | 91 | 3357 |
| 2012 | 96 | 3438 |
| 2013 | 83 | 3704 |
| 2014 | 106 | 4153 |
| 2015 | 101 | 4493 |
| 2016 | 106 | 5221 |
| 2017 | 94 | 5474 |
| 2018 | 119 | 5493 |
| 2019 | 110 | 6409 |
| 2020 | 111 | 6982 |
| 2021 | 108 | 7598 |
Occidental College alumni
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Barack Obama
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerpolitical writercommunity organizerstatesperson
- 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, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
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Ben Affleck
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriterfilm directorfilm producertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He 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 coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and various Kevin Smith films, including Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997) and Dogma (1999). Affleck gained wider recognition when he and childhood friend Matt Damon won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing Good Will Hunting (1997), which they also starred in. He then established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002).
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Emily Osment
- Occupations
- actorsinger-songwritersingervoice actorcomposer
- Biography
-
Emily Jordan Osment is an American actress, singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she 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 played Lilly Truscott in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011) and appeared in the theatrical film based on the series, Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009).
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Terry Gilliam
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwritercomediananimatorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Terrence Vance Gilliam is an American-born British film director, screenwriter, animator, actor, comedian and former member of the Monty Python comedy troupe.
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 | 665 |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1600 Campus Rd Los Angeles, California, 90041-3392 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,976,000 |
| Phone | 3232592500 |
| Fax | +1 (323) 259 2958 |