Occidental College

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  1600 Campus Rd
  Los Angeles , CA 90041-3392
  (323) 259-2500
  http://www.oxy.edu
  

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  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  2,102

  Full time

  2,089

  Part time

  13

  Men full time

  907

  Women full time

  1,181

  Mission Statement

  The mission of Occidental College is to provide a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, inter-dependent and pluralistic world. The distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural focus of the College?ÇÖs academic program seeks to foster both the fulfillment of individual aspirations and a deeply rooted commitment to the public good. This mission is anchored by four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community and service. These building blocks, in one form or another, have long been the basis for the College?ÇÖs commitment to providing responsible leaders and citizens for our democratic society. Choosing them to support the future helps to ensure that the College remains true to its mission while adapting to a changing world.

  Occidental College More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Master's

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  No

• Occidental College Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $60

  Applied

  5,882

  Admitted

  2,466

  Enrolled

  576

  Admitted %

  42%

  Occidental College Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Recommended

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required. Waived for non-native speakers who score 600 on SAT CR

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Required: 1 counselor + 2 academic subject area teachers

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Occidental College Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  69%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  600

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  690

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  600

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  690

  Students submitting ACT

  31%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  27

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  31

  Occidental College Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  1%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  19%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  6%

  Hispanic

  16%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  53%

  Non-Resident Alien

  3%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  2%

• Occidental College Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $39,870

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $39,870

  Books and Supplies

  $1,116

  On-campus room and board

  $11,360

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Occidental College Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  79%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  24% , $8,564 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  78% , $20,448 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  43% , $6,646 on average

• Occidental College Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master
  American/United States Studies/Civilization	1	0
  Asian Studies/Civilization	9	0
  Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other	15	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Biochemistry	15	0
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	34	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master
  Computer Science	0	0
  Education	Bachelor	Master
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	4
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	3
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature/Letters, Other	34	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master
  Comparative Literature	1	0
  Foreign Languages and Literatures, General	4	0
  French Language and Literature	1	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	9	0
  History	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	26	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	4	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Cognitive Science	5	0
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	0	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master
  Environmental Studies	24	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	17	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy	3	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	5	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	7	0
  Geology/Earth Science, General	4	0
  Physics, General	8	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master
  Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology	3	0
  Psychology, General	28	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Economics, General	53	0
  International Relations and Affairs	41	0
  Political Science and Government, General	20	0
  Sociology	24	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	28	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	20	0
  Music, General	7	0

• Occidental College Deadlines

  Regular Admissions

  Regular application deadline

  January 10

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Fall application deadline

  January 10

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  January 10

  SAT Subject score report due

  January 10

  College will notify student by

  April 1

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

  Financial Aid

  Financial aid priority deadline

  February 1

  Financial aid deadline

  February 1

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  within 2 week(s) of notification

  Early Decision/Action

  Early decision deadline

  November 15

  College will notify student of early decision by

  December 15

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Transfer Students

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  March 15

  Transfer application closing date

  March 15

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  March 15

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  May 1

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  Occidental

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