Occidental College is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Los Angeles, California. Occidental College was founded in 1887. The college currently enrolls around 1,965 students per year, including 1,965 undergrads.
It is very difficult to get into Occidental College. Around 38% of applicants get into Occidental College each year. In 2022, 6,495 students applied to Occidental College and 2,484 were admitted.
Occidental College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 38% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 59% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.6 |
Test Optional | May require tests |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 29% |
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Occidental College is located in the city of Los Angeles.
If you are interested in seeing Occidental College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take State Route 134 to Los Angeles, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hollywood Burbank.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Occidental College is Jan 10.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Occidental College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
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33 and Above
30 to 33
30 and Less
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Tuition & Fees
$77,896
In State$77,896
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Occidental College is like? There are approximately 1,964 students enrolled at Occidental College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from CA and 58% percent of students are from other states.
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Part Time42%
In State58%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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