Occidental College

Location and Affiliation:

Occidental College is located in Los Angeles, population 3.5 million.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Occidental’s enrollment is 1,841 students on campus.

• 58% female
• 7% black
• 1% American Indian
• 15% Hispanic
• 11% Asian
• 2% international

45% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 92%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:11

Academic Level:

• Occidental is a Level 2 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.5
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 27-31
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 590-690, Math 580-670, Composite 1170-1360

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 11%
• Biology 10%
• Economics 11%
• Psychology 12%
• English 8%
• Visual/Performing Arts 6%

Graduates:

75% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $50
• The admission application deadline is January 10
• The financial aid deadline is February 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Occidental offers a combination of a rigorous academic program, small size, park-like atmosphere, a diverse student body, and all the resources of Los Angeles. Occidental has a studio and art gallery, theater, greenhouses, astronomical instruments collection, geological collection, plasma physics with fluid dynamics lab.

Contact:

Occidental College Admissions 1-800-825-5262.

Learn more about Occidental College. http://www.oxy.edu