Strong graduate outcomes
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
40%Acceptance
1461SAT Avg
1,844Students
9:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$75,951Earnings 10yr
$39,329Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate39.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1461
Reading & WritingMid: 705
690750
MathMid: 710
670750
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 32
3134
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
Programs (32)
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
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Source: Wikipedia