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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

  • Occidental College General Information

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    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%

  • 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
    -

  • 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
    -

    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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