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Occidental College

Private nonprofit, 4-year

1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-3392

(323) 259-2500

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Quick Facts

1,844

Total Enrollment

40%

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

$52,209

Median Earnings (6yr)

$63,446

In-State Tuition

$39,329

Avg Net Price

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1461

Avg SAT Score

About Occidental College

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Bachelor's

Location

Address 1600 Campus Rd
City Los Angeles, CA
ZIP Code 90041-3392
County Los Angeles County

President/Chief Administrator: Harry Elam (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Social Sciences 28%
Biology 11%
Psychology 10%
Visual/Performing Arts 9%
Computer Science 6%
Mathematics 3%
English 2%
History 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,844

Student Demographics

Female 59%
Male 41%

Race/Ethnicity

White 48.0%
Black 4.1%
Hispanic 17.5%
Asian 13.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 11.3%
Non-Resident Alien 4.1%
Unknown 1.5%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 0.5%
Part-Time Students 1.1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 690 730 750
SAT Math 670 720 750
ACT Composite 31 33 34

Tuition & Financial Aid

$63,446

In-State Tuition

$63,446

Out-of-State Tuition

$80,636

Total Cost of Attendance

$39,329

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 16%
Students with Federal Loans 39%
Students Receiving Any Aid 16%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,000
Median Total Debt $19,000
90th Percentile Debt $32,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 88%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$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

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$52,209

6 Years After

$64,002

8 Years After

$75,951

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $26,670  |  75th percentile: $72,939

Earnings by Family Income Background

$53,379

Low Income

$50,265

Middle Income

$53,018

High Income

Student Outcomes

87%

Full-Time Retention

85%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$12,015

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$21,864

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (323) 259-2500

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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