Occidental College: Ranking & Review
| Los Angeles rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 501 | 1705 Top 11% |
Occidental College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Applicants | 6,775 | 2,686 | 4,089 |
| Admissions | 2,831 | 1,124 | 1,707 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 564 | 229 | 335 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,972 | 847 | 1,125 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 313 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 55% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 315 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 56% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $65. Application fee for graduates - $65.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Occidental College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $71,756 | $71,756 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $15,238 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Occidental College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,637 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $578 | $578 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $2,177 | $2,177 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $578 | $578 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $2,177 | $2,177 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 145 | 145 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 73 | 73 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 49 | 49 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 45 | 45 |
| Psychology | 36 | 36 |
| Physical Sciences | 34 | 34 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | 22 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 21 | 21 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 18 | 18 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 17 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 15 | 15 |
| History | 13 | 13 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 10 | 10 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 8 | 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | ||
| Grand Total | 506 | 506 |
A total of 506 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Occidental College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 83% | 85% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Oxy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Occidens Proximus Orienti The West is nearest the East |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 714 |
| Instructional FTE | 213 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.oxy.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 Campus Rd Los Angeles, California, 90041-3392 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 3,976,000 |
| Phone | 3232592500 |
| Fax | +1 (323) 259 2958 |