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Occidental College Scholarships
| 1600 Campus Rd | Tuition In/Out-State: | $35,373 / $35,373 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 1,877 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles , CA 90041-3392 | Books and Supplies: | $935 | Applicants Admitted: | 44% |
| (323) 259-2500 | On-campus Room and Board: | $9,500 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 75% |
| www.oxy.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $50 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 69% , $16,612 on average |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Occidental College General Information
Will I get in?- Address
- 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392
- Phone Number
- (323) 259-2500
- Web Address
- www.oxy.edu
- 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.
- Type of School
- Four or more years, Private not-for-profit
- Religious affiliation
- None
- Highest degree offered
- Masters
- Calendar
- Semester
- Setting
- Large city
- Distance learning opportunities
- No
Occidental College Size
- Total enrollment
- 1,889
- Enrolled full time
- 1,889
- Enrolled part time
- 0
- For a 12-month period as of 2007.
Occidental College Student Body
- Men enrolled full time
- 832
- Women enrolled full time
- 1,057
- 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%
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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 25th percentile score
- 590
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- 700
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- 600
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- 690
- Students submitting ACT
- -
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- -
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- -
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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
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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
- -
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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
- -
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
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