Occidental College
Occidental College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887, Occidental College, or "Oxy" as it is called by students and alumni, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast. The college is noted for its combination of rigorous academic programs, a small yet diverse student body, and the resources of one of the world's major cities. Occidental students have won 10 Rhodes Scholarships, 12 Truman Scholarships, 55 Watson Fellowships and, since 2003, 51 Fulbright Scholarships. The college is among the top 10 percent of liberal arts institutions whose graduates go on to earn Ph.D.s. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching selected Occidental as a community engagement institution, becoming one of a handful of liberal arts colleges to be so designated for its commitment to mutually beneficial collaboration with its surrounding communities.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1989 students
- $39,870.00 avg tuition
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles,
CA
90041-3392
(323) 259-2500
Apply online
Admissions:
www.oxy.edu/Admission.xml
Financial Aid:
www.oxy.edu/FinAid.xml
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Occidental College
| Applied | 5,882 | |
| Admitted | 2,466 | 42% |
| Enrolled total | 573 | |
| Full Time: | 573 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 94% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 82% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Occidental College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $39,870.00 | $39,870.00 | $39,870.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,069.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,069.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,661.00 | $1,661.00 | $1,661.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $24,930.00 | $24,930.00 | $24,930.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $1,069.00 | $1,069.00 | $1,069.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $831.00 | $831.00 | $831.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,360.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,276.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,116.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 82% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 78% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $23,913.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 43% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,646.00 |
Occidental College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Comparative Literature | X | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Cognitive Science | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Occidental College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | October 25, 2012 |
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | November 01, 2012 |
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $1000 | November 01, 2012 |
