Occidental College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1607 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #447 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #402 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #585 of 1,010 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Undergraduates
- 1,964
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 38% and is among the top 9% 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 | 38% | 34% | 41% |
| Applicants | 6,495 | 2,629 | 3,866 |
| Admissions | 2,484 | 905 | 1,579 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 535 | 225 | 310 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
154 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1340
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Occidental College are 1340-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
119 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Occidental College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| 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 demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 917 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 308 (16%) |
| Asian | 263 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 217 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 124 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 89 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Occidental College is $43,047 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 | $13,983 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,285 |
| $48-75K | $14,770 |
| $75-110K | $21,467 |
| $110K+ | $44,948 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,830 | $57,830 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,830 | $57,830 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,830 | $57,830 |
| 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 | $17,602 |
| Room charge | $9,512 |
| Meal charge | $8,090 |
Occidental College majors
Occidental College has granted 440 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Occidental College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 46 |
| Psychology, General | 38 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 |
| Environmental Studies | 31 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 31 |
| Sociology, General | 26 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 23 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 14 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 |
| Comparative Literature | 8 |
| Mathematics, General | 8 |
| Music, General | 8 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 440 |
Occidental College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 84% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Occidental College has published 3,058 scientific papers with 61,431 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28 | 282 |
| 1991 | 28 | 236 |
| 1992 | 36 | 270 |
| 1993 | 32 | 257 |
| 1994 | 35 | 329 |
| 1995 | 28 | 357 |
| 1996 | 48 | 415 |
| 1997 | 53 | 415 |
| 1998 | 49 | 457 |
| 1999 | 38 | 496 |
| 2000 | 40 | 648 |
| 2001 | 49 | 680 |
| 2002 | 40 | 831 |
| 2003 | 46 | 903 |
| 2004 | 53 | 1055 |
| 2005 | 54 | 1192 |
| 2006 | 47 | 1244 |
| 2007 | 64 | 1393 |
| 2008 | 65 | 1522 |
| 2009 | 106 | 1497 |
| 2010 | 95 | 1719 |
| 2011 | 90 | 1941 |
| 2012 | 97 | 1994 |
| 2013 | 84 | 2123 |
| 2014 | 105 | 2349 |
| 2015 | 108 | 2540 |
| 2016 | 105 | 3139 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3313 |
| 2018 | 131 | 3581 |
| 2019 | 120 | 4202 |
| 2020 | 131 | 4720 |
| 2021 | 147 | 5712 |
| 2022 | 140 | 4869 |
Occidental College alumni
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Barack Obama
- Occupations
- political writermemoiriststatespersonacademicpolitician
- Biography
-
Barack Hussein Obama II is an American former 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 of the United States. Obama previously served as a U.S. senator representing Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004, and worked as a civil rights lawyer before holding public office.
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Ben Affleck
- Occupations
- actorfilm producerwriterscreenwriterpoker player
- Biography
-
Benjamin Géza Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards. 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 various Kevin Smith films.
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Emily Osment
- Occupations
- composervoice actorsinger-songwriterrecording artistsinger
- Biography
-
Emily Jordan Osment is an American actress, singer and songwriter. 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 played Lilly Truscott on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011) and its film spinoff Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009).
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Terry Gilliam
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwriteranimator
- Biography
-
Terence Vance Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, comedian, animator, actor 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 | 675 |
| 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 |