Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Occidental College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Los Angeles, CA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Occidental College is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

44% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,461 applied, 2,854 accepted, and 509 enrolled in Occidental.
210 men and 299 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,440 SAT, 33 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,440 and ACT score is 33. The SAT score of 1440 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total138014401520
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing690720750
Math690720770
ACT Score
Composite313334
Math283033
English333435
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $66,274 for undergraduate programs and $66,274 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.46% compared to last year at Occidental College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,493 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $36,268.
For freshmen, 431 students (81%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $33,523.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,881 students enrolled Occidental in 2025.
By gender, 777 men and 1,104 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,881 undergraduate and -1 graduate students.
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36 Major Programs

  • 1 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Occidental is 81% and the transfer-out rate is 11%.
The retention rate is 90% for full-time and 90% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
81%
Transfer-out Rate
11%
Retention Rate
90%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 276 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Occidental and the average faculty salary is $111,137. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 779 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $74,314.
Number of Faculties
276
Average Faculty Salary
$111,137
Number of Staffs
779
Average Staff Salary
$74,314

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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