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Colleges / Occidental College

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate38%
Acceptance Rate38%

About Occidental College

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.

Occidental College Acceptance Rate

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
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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College Info

1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314

Campus Setting: Urban

Occidental College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 10

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

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

Occidental College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

30 - 33

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

33 and Above

Good

30 to 33

Avg

30 and Less

Low

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Occidental College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1350 - 1470

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Math SAT Range

670 - 750

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Reading SAT Range

670 - 740

Occidental College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$77,896

In State

$77,896

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$59,970
$59,970
Fees
$596
$596
Housing
$17,330
$17,330
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Student Life

Wondering 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.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

42%

In State

58%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,964

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

38%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$60,566

Out-of-State

$60,566

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 10
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