About Occidental College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,930
Website
https://www.oxy.eduAccreditation
WASC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Occidental College, which is located in Los Angeles, CA is a private university. Occidental College occupies a total area of about 120 acres. Occidental College was founded in the year 1887. Occidental College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Occidens Proximus Orienti (Latin) and its official colors are orange and black. Taking into account all the courses offered at Occidental College, the total enrolment stands at 1,985. The school has an academic staff of 183 who teach various courses to the students. Around 100% of the students are 24 and under at Occidental College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at OC, around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. In its 133 years of existence, OC has produced several known personalities like Barack Obama (Politician, Author), Ben Affleck (Businessperson, Professional Poker Player), Jason Sellards (Singer-songwriter, Singer), and George Nader (Actor). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 52 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by OC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges). The total endowment of the Occidental College is around $448 million (2019).
Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Occidental College has been ranked at the 102nd position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
10th Jan
Acceptance Rate
37%
SAT Range
1270 - 1450
ACT Range
28 - 32
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accept Common App
Yes
The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to OC is moderately difficult. To kickstart the admission process at OC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $65. The SAT score in the range of 1300-1480 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Occidental College, must score 30 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 28 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, California 90041-3392. They can also call them at (323) 259-2500.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$37,173
Average Annual Cost
$54,090
Books And Supplies
$1,220
Other Fees
$596
Room And Board
$15,496
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,730
Total One Year Cost
$74,132
Before applying to OC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $76,600. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($56,576), books and supplies ($1,240), room and boarding ($16,034), and budget for other expenses ($2,750). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,488
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
65 Graduates
Biology, General
52 Graduates
Psychology, General
38 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
35 Graduates
Cognitive Science
30 Graduates
Sociology
30 Graduates
Political Science and Government
25 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
23 Graduates
Mathematics
21 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
21 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
20 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
20 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
18 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
17 Graduates
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory an...
16 Graduates
Physics
16 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
15 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
14 Graduates
History
14 Graduates
Area Studies
12 Graduates
Chemistry
11 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
8 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
7 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
6 Graduates
Philosophy
6 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
4 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
3 Graduates
English Language and Literature/Let...
1 Graduates
Music
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,930
Socio-Economic Diversity
20%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$75,276 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
79%
Averege Housing Cost
$8,816/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,500/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$7,500/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
206
Total Female Athletes
139
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At OC, $16,034 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Occidental College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $7,500 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 43% and 57%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$50,600/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$202 - 241
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$34,583
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$7,707
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,084
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$31,591
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$58,179
$30K - $48K
$52,856
$48K - $75K
$50,205
$75K - $110K
$43,204
> $110K
$25,573
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$45,189,027
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$5,746,757
The financial aid department of Occidental College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Occidental College is around $35,529 and the federal grant is $7,787. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $9,084 and institutional aid worth $35,529. At OC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $45,189,027 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $5,746,757.
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