Occidental College - Reviews and Rankings

37%

Acceptance Rate

$34,583

Avg.Financial Aid

001249

FAFSA Code

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About Occidental College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

1,930

Website

https://www.oxy.edu

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WASC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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).

Location & Contact

Address

1600 Campus Rd

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 3232592500
Fax: 3232592958

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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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

10-Jan

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

37%

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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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$37,173

Average Annual Cost

$54,090

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Books And Supplies

$1,220

Other Fees

$596

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$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.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,488

Faculty Overview

49%

Male Professors

51%

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 Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Full-time

99%

Part-time

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

50% White

1% Unknown

5% Black

14% Hispanic

8% Two or more races

7% Non Resident alien

15% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

56%

Out Of State

37%

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

Sports Club

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

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$19,500

$23,232

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$202 - 241

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

73%

Average Aid Per Year

$34,583

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,707

Students Receiving State Aid

10%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,084

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

73%

Average Aid Per Year

$31,591

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the 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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