Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA • privateCSS ProfileDIII | Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,968 • Total: 1,968
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, CA
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 802 (40.8%) • Female: 1,166 (59.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 259 13.2%
Black/African American 82 4.2%
Hispanic/Latino 337 17.1%
White 936 47.6%
Two or More Races 219 11.1%
International 88 4.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
39.9%
2,622 admitted from 6,573 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 690-750
Math: 670-750
Total: 1360-1500
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
31-34
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/10/2026
RD: 01/10/2026
Special Notes
ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
85.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
71.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
87.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$64,090
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $62,850
Room & Board
$1,240
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $18,872
$30,001-48,000 $18,801
$48,001-75,000 $17,577
$75,001-110,000 $28,983
$110,001+ $55,885
Students Receiving Pell Grants
75%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$47,113

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Water Polo
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Water Polo
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