Occidental College

Average Rating

• 1600 Campus Rd
  Los Angeles , CA 90041-3392
  (323) 259-2500
  www.oxy.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  1,889

  Full time

  1,889

  Part time

  0

  Men full time

  832

  Women full time

  1,057

  Region Campus Street View

  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’s 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’s 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

  Masters

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  No

  Occidental College Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  1%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  13%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  6%

  Hispanic

  14%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  57%

  Non-Resident Alien

  2%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  6%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Occidental College Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $50

  Applied

  5,273

  Admitted

  2,326

  Enrolled

  458

  Admitted %

  44%

  Occidental College Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Recommended

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Required

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Occidental College Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  79%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  590

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  700

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  600

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  690

  Students submitting ACT

  -

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  -

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  -

• Occidental College Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $35,373

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $35,373

  Books and Supplies

  $935

  On-campus room and board

  $9,500

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Occidental College Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  75%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  15% , $7,148 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  69% , $16,612 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  54% , $5,314 on average

• Occidental College Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master
  American/United States Studies/Civilization	5	0
  Asian Studies/Civilization	10	0
  Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other	15	0
  Women's Studies	2	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Biochemistry	13	0
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	22	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, General	1	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters, Other	34	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master
  Foreign Languages and Literatures, General	2	0
  French Language and Literature	1	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	16	0
  History	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	21	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	6	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Cognitive Science	5	0
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	5	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master
  Environmental Studies	22	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	10	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy	8	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	11	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	4	0
  Geology/Earth Science, General	7	0
  Physics, General	10	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master
  Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology	7	0
  Psychology, General	34	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Anthropology	7	0
  Economics, General	27	0
  Economics, Other	25	0
  International Relations and Affairs	41	0
  Political Science and Government, General	24	0
  Sociology	18	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	33	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	21	0
  Music, General	7	0

• Occidental College Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  Nov 15th

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  Dec 15th

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Feb 1st

  Regular application deadline

  Jan 10th

  Fall application deadline

  Jan 10th

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Jan 10th

  SAT Subject score report due

  Jan 10th

  Financial aid deadline

  Feb 1st

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  Mar 15th

  Transfer application closing date

  Mar 15th

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  Mar 15th

  College will notify student by

  Apr 1st

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  May 1st

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  within 2 week(s) of notification

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Occidental College Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  www.oxy.edu/Apply.xml

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://classic.oxy.edu/welcome/tour/index.htm

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Occidental College Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  -

  Baseball program

  -

  Cross country/track program

  -

  Occidental College Military Programs

  ROTC

  No

  Army

  No

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

  Occidental College Similar Colleges

  Here's a list of other colleges like Occidental College. They make the list because they're similar in terms of size, degrees offered, public/private, and how many people live nearby.

  • Albion College Albion, MI

  • Allegheny College Meadville, PA

  • Berry College Mount Berry, GA

  • Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ

  • Carleton College Northfield, MN

  • Carson-Newman College Jefferson City, TN

  • Colby College Waterville, ME

  • College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN

  • Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO

  • Connecticut College New London, CT

  • Davidson College Davidson, NC

  • Goucher College Baltimore, MD

  • Hamilton College Clinton, NY

  • Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY

  • Linfield College McMinnville, OR

  • Macalester College Saint Paul, MN

  • Meredith College Raleigh, NC

  • Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary Bethlehem, PA

  • Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE

  • North Greenville University Tigerville, SC

  • Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH

  • Roanoke College Salem, VA

  • Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN

  • Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA

  • Simpson College Indianola, IA

  • Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA

  • The College of Wooster Wooster, OH

  • Wartburg College Waverly, IA

  • Wingate University Wingate, NC

Connect With This School

Facebook Tools

Save Time!

Use Facebook Connect to automatically import information into your profile. You can still change your profile anytime.


• Ask friends about this school

Your Fit

Similar Colleges