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Los Angeles, CA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 44%
Occidental College is a private university in Los Angeles, California. Occidental College was founded in 1887 and enrolls 1,968 students.
| Quick Facts |
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| Total Enrollment |
1,968 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
44% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Oxy, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
690 |
720 |
750 |
| SAT Math |
690 |
720 |
770 |
| ACT Composite |
31 |
33 |
34 |
| ACT English |
33 |
34 |
35 |
| ACT Math |
28 |
30 |
33 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision |
Nov 15 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Oxy.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$62,850 |
$62,850 |
| Fees |
$596 |
$596 |
| Room and Board |
$18,284 |
$18,284 |
| Books |
$1,240 |
$1,240 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$82,970 |
$82,970 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
44 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
31 |
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| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
29 |
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| International Relations and Affairs |
28 |
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| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
27 |
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| Computer Science |
27 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
25 |
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| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis |
20 |
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| Music, General |
17 |
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| Comparative Literature |
17 |
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| Cognitive Science, General |
16 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
15 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
15 |
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| Sociology, General |
15 |
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| Environmental Studies |
14 |
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| Mathematics, General |
13 |
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| Exercise Science and Kinesiology |
10 |
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| Philosophy |
10 |
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| Biochemistry |
9 |
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| History, General |
7 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
6 |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
6 |
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| Chemistry, General |
6 |
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| African-American/Black Studies |
5 |
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| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
5 |
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| American/United States Studies/Civilization |
4 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
3 |
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| Physics, General |
3 |
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| Chinese Language and Literature |
2 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
2 |
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| Area Studies, Other |
2 |
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| East Asian Studies |
2 |
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| French Language and Literature |
2 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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