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Occidental College
Los Angeles,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate39%
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About Occidental College
Occidental College is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Los Angeles, California. Occidental College was founded in 1887. The college enrolls around 1,942 students a year, including 1,942 undergraduate students.
Occidental College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Occidental College. Around 39% of applicants get into Occidental College each year. Out of 6,305 applications received in 2022, 2,484 students were offered admission.
| Occidental College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 39% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Occidental College is located 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
Occidental College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 10
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Occidental College is Jan 10.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Occidental College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Occidental College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1380 - 1490
Math SAT Range
680 - 760
Reading SAT Range
690 - 750
Occidental College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$81,730
In State$81,730
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$62,850
$62,850
Fees
$596
$596
Housing
$18,284
$18,284
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Occidental College is like? There are approximately 1,942 students enrolled at Occidental College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 41% percent are from CA and 59% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time41%
In State59%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,942
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
39%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 10
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