Occidental College
Occidental College is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 44%
- Average net price: $38,263
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,968
- Graduation rate (150%): 81%
- Graduation rate (200%): 83%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 83%
- Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $75,951
- Median earnings (8 years): $64,002
- Median earnings (6 years): $52,209
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Los Angeles, CA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Occidental College include Biology, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Science.
- Biology (43 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,985 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,272
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,800 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,764
- Computer Science (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,845 1 year after graduation · median debt $22,067
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $103,164 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,000
- International Relations and Affairs (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $70,394 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,275
- Political Science (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $72,441 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,700
- Film (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $30,526 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Cultural Studies (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $78,782 4 years after graduation
- Music (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $30,526 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- English (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $23,605 1 year after graduation
Degree mix: Computer Science 24%, Biological Sciences 47%, Psychology 29%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Occidental College students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $18,872 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $18,872
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $18,801
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $17,577
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $28,983
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $55,885
- In-state tuition and fees: $66,274
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $66,274
- Books and supplies: $1,250
- On-campus room and board: $19,252
- Typical cost of attendance: $86,776
- Sticker vs net gap: 56%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 17%
- Federal loan recipients: 37%
- Average institutional grant: $33,952
- Average federal loan: $6,059
- Median debt at graduation: $23,000
Admissions
Occidental College admits 44% of applicants. Of students admitted, 18% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,461
- Admitted: 2,854
- Enrolled: 509
- Yield (first-choice signal): 18%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,968
- Women: 59%
- Commuter share (estimated): 16%
- Part-time undergraduates: 1%
- Age 25 and older: 49%
- Graduate students: 0
- Graduation rate: 81%
- Come back after freshman year: 90%
- First-generation: 18%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 48%
- Student to faculty: 9:1
- Professor salary: $148,647
- Associate professor salary: $118,172
- Assistant professor salary: $93,493
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,650
- Average SAT: 1,440
- Average ACT: 33
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Occidental College acceptance rate? Occidental College admits 44% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Occidental College cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $18,872 a year after aid. Average net price is $38,263.
What majors does Occidental College offer? Popular programs include Biology, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, International Relations and Affairs.
What is the average salary after Occidental College? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $75,951 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Occidental College graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 83% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 81%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Occidental College official site: https://oxy.edu.