School Information

76.5
Total Enrollment 1,989
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Occidental College

http://www.oxy.edu
1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, California 90041-3392
(323) 259-2500

The mission of Occidental College is to provide a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and pluralistic world. The distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural focus of the College's academic program seeks to foster both the fulfillment of individual aspirations and a deeply rooted commitment to the public good.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Occidental College, 78.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 77.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $21,385), and 37% receive loans ($9,048 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,780.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Occidental College is $27,660 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,013 people applied to Occidental College. Of the applicants, 43.0% were admitted (41.0% male & 44.0% female ) and 22.0% accepted (23.0% male and 22.0% female)

Of the 1,972 undergraduate students at Occidental College, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 47.0% of the 17 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     46.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     91.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     81.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     85.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 10
Admissions Office Phone (323) 259-2500
Admissions Office Email admission@oxy.edu
Admissions Office Address Occidental College 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, CA 90041
Admissions Transfer URL http://ww.oxy.edu/x142.xml
Admissions Website http://www.oxy.edu/x109.xml - (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.oxy.edu/Apply.xml
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Occidental College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Occidental College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 700
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 28
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
ACT English (25th Percentile) 28
ACT English (75th Percentile) 33
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 32
 
Occidental College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 38
American/United States Studies/Civilization 9
Asian Studies/Civilization 7
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 19
Women's Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 50 2
Biochemistry 16
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer Science 0
Education 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 3
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
English language and literature/letters 28
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 28
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 7
History 20
History, General 20
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 5
Cognitive Science 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 17
Environmental Studies 17
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 13
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13
Philosophy and religious studies 18
Philosophy 13
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 18
Chemistry, General 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General 8
Psychology 30
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 5
Psychology, General 25
Social sciences 130
Economics, General 49
International Relations and Affairs 33
Political Science and Government, General 22
Sociology 26
Visual and performing arts 50
Art/Art Studies, General 35
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
Music, General 4
 
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