Occidental College
Occidental College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Los Angeles, CA. It enrolls about 1,854 students and admits roughly 40% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA 90041 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Enrollment | 1,854 |
| Acceptance rate | 40% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,573 / 2,622 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $63,446 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $63,446 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 85% |
| Transfer-out rate | 11% |
| Full-time retention rate | 87% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 690–750 |
| ACT middle 50% | 31–34 |
| Website | https://www.oxy.edu/ |
| Phone | 3232592500 |
Admissions
About 6,573 students applied and 2,622 were admitted. Of those admitted, 532 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $63,446 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 564 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 85% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Occidental College is in Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles County. Its coordinates are 34.1271, -118.2109.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Occidental College?
About 40% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,573 applicants.
How much does Occidental College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $63,446 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Occidental College?
About 1,854 students are enrolled.