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Occidental College

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Los Angeles, California 90041-3392

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Occidental College is a private institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1461, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,951 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,329.

Established
1887
Motto
Occidens Proximus Orienti
Mascot
Oswald the Tiger
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
SCIAC and NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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40%Acceptance
1461SAT Avg
1,844Students
9:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$75,951Earnings 10yr
$39,329Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Occidental College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1461

Reading & WritingMid: 705
690750
MathMid: 710
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3134

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1461

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,446
Room & Board$18,284
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$80,636
Average Net Price$39,329
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,872
$30–48K$18,801
$48–75K$17,577
$75–110K$28,983
$110K+$55,885

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,329

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,844
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 4%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 13%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.1%
Freshman Retention87.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,209
8 Years$64,002
10 Years$75,951

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,600
Men
$64,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#34
Forbes
#102
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#46

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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