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Occidental College
Los Angeles, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 44% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Occidental College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Los Angeles, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 44%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
44% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading690 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math690 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
44%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences25% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,164
Earnings 5yr: $80,191
Debt: $25,590
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,080
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,782
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,441
Earnings 5yr: $57,825
Debt: $25,700
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,779
Earnings 5yr: $70,680
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,394
Earnings 5yr: $84,200
Debt: $19,275
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,985
Earnings 5yr: $67,384
Debt: $26,272
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,542
Earnings 5yr: $68,098
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,598
Earnings 5yr: $62,892
Debt: $21,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,800
Earnings 5yr: $57,024
Debt: $19,764
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,894
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,978
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,067
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$38,263
In-State Tuition$66,274
Out-of-State Tuition$66,274
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,209
+45% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$75,951
Completion Signals
81%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$104,313
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