Occidental College

Occidental Overview

Occidental College (Occidental) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Los Angeles, CA. Occidental College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.

The Occidental's tuition & fees is $66,274 for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,409.

The school has a total enrollment of 1,881 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

Occidental's acceptance rate is 44.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.83%. The median SAT score is 1440 and the ACT score is 33.

Occidental ranked 41^st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 26^th in California Colleges rankings. Occidental College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Occidental College is $66,274. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $66,274.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $69,228 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $69,228.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$66,274
Graduate	$66,274

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$69,228
Graduate	$69,228

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	44.17% Acceptance Rate / 17.83% Yield
Test Scores »	1,440 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »	81%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	90%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	1,881 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$35,409

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Occidental College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Occidental
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392
Phone	323-259-2500
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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